United States House election, 1950
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The U.S. House election, 1950 was an election for the United States House of Representatives
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...

 in 1950 which occurred in the middle of President
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....

 Harry Truman's second term.

As the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...

 began and Truman's personal popularity plummeted for a second time during his presidency, his Democratic Party lost a net 28 seats to the Republican Party.

Overall results

Party Total
seats
Change Seat
percentage
Vote
percentage
Popular Vote
Democratic Party 235 -28 54.0% 48.94% 19,785,122
Republican Party 199 +28 45.7% 48.85% 19,750,393
Independents 1 +1 0.2% 0.3% 119,634
Other 0 -1 0.0% 1.9% 774,407
Totals 435 +0 100.0% 100.0% 40,429,556
Source: Election Statistics - Office of the Clerk

Separate elections

Three special elections were held on dates other than in November.
Date ↑ District Predecessor Reason Results Candidates
February 6, 1950 J. Parnell Thomas
J. Parnell Thomas
John Parnell Thomas was a stockbroker and politician. He was elected to seven terms as a U.S. Representative from New Jersey...

 (R)
Resigned January 2, 1950 Republican hold
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November
William B. Widnall
William B. Widnall
William Beck Widnall was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years representing the 7th district of New Jersey as a Republican....

 (R)

February 14, 1950 George J. Bates
George J. Bates
George Joseph Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, Bates was elected Mayor of Salem in 1924 at the age of 33. He served as mayor until 1937, at which time he was sworn in as a Republican member of the House...

 (R)
Died November 1, 1949 Republican hold
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November
William H. Bates
William H. Bates
For William Horatio Bates, the alternative eye therapist, see William Bates . For the United States Navy submarine, see .William Henry Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives notable for his staunch support of the United States Navy.Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he...

 (R)

May 2, 1950 S. Otis Bland (D) Died February 16, 1950 Democratic hold
Winner was subsequently re-elected in November
Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward John Robeson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Robeson moved from Wythe County, Virginia, with his parents to Cartersville, Georgia, in 1891....

 (D)


Alabama 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Frank W. Boykin
Frank W. Boykin
Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963....

Democratic 1935 Re-elected Frank W. Boykin
Frank W. Boykin
Frank William Boykin, Sr. served as a Democratic Congressman in Alabama's 1st congressional district from 1935-1963....

 (D) Unopposed
George M. Grant
George M. Grant
George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected George M. Grant
George M. Grant
George McInvale Grant was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Alabama.Grant was born in Louisville, Alabama. He obtained a law degree from University of Alabama in 1922...

 (D) Unopposed
George W. Andrews
George W. Andrews
For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected George W. Andrews
George W. Andrews
For the Canadian politician see George William Andrews George William Andrews was a U.S...

 (D) Unopposed
Sam Hobbs
Sam Hobbs
Samuel Francis Hobbs was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Selma, Alabama, Hobbs attended the public schools, Callaway's Preparatory School, Marion Military Institute, and Vanderbilt University at Nashville, Tennessee, graduating from the law department of the University of Alabama at...

Democratic 1934 Retired
Democratic hold
Kenneth A. Roberts
Kenneth A. Roberts
Kenneth Allison Roberts was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Piedmont, Alabama, Roberts attended the public schools and Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama. He was graduated from the University of Alabama Law School in 1935 and admitted to the bar in 1936...

 (D) 93.7%

J. P. Carter (R) 6.3%
Albert Rains
Albert Rains
Albert McKinley Rains was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Grove Oak, Alabama, Rains attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Alabama, State Teachers College , Jacksonville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1928 and...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Albert Rains
Albert Rains
Albert McKinley Rains was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Grove Oak, Alabama, Rains attended the public schools, Snead Seminary, Boaz, Alabama, State Teachers College , Jacksonville, Alabama, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1928 and...

 (D) Unopposed
Edward deGraffenried
Edward deGraffenried
Edward Degraffenried was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Eutlw, Alabama, Degraffenried graduated from Gulf Coast Military Academy, Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1917....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Edward deGraffenried
Edward deGraffenried
Edward Degraffenried was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Eutlw, Alabama, Degraffenried graduated from Gulf Coast Military Academy, Gulfport, Mississippi, in 1917....

 (D) Unopposed
Carl Elliott
Carl Elliott
Carl Atwood Elliott was a U.S. Congressman from the state of Alabama. He was elected to eight consecutive terms in office, serving from January 1949 to January 1965....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Carl Elliott
Carl Elliott
Carl Atwood Elliott was a U.S. Congressman from the state of Alabama. He was elected to eight consecutive terms in office, serving from January 1949 to January 1965....

 (D) Unopposed
Robert E. Jones, Jr.
Robert E. Jones, Jr.
Robert E. Jones, Jr. was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the 8th district of Alabama. He was the last to represent that district before it was removed as a result of the 1970 United States Census. Presently there are seven U.S. House districts in Alabama.-Early...

Democratic 1947 Re-elected Robert E. Jones, Jr.
Robert E. Jones, Jr.
Robert E. Jones, Jr. was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the 8th district of Alabama. He was the last to represent that district before it was removed as a result of the 1970 United States Census. Presently there are seven U.S. House districts in Alabama.-Early...

 (D) Unopposed
Laurie C. Battle
Laurie C. Battle
Laurie Calvin Battle was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Wilsonville, Alabama, Battle graduated from Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1930....

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Laurie C. Battle
Laurie C. Battle
Laurie Calvin Battle was a U.S. Representative from Alabama.Born in Wilsonville, Alabama, Battle graduated from Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1930....

 (D) Unopposed

Arizona 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
John R. Murdock
John R. Murdock
John Robert Murdock was a U.S. Representative from Arizona.Born in Homestead near Lewistown, Missouri, Murdock attended the public schools....

Democratic 1936 Re-elected John R. Murdock
John R. Murdock
John Robert Murdock was a U.S. Representative from Arizona.Born in Homestead near Lewistown, Missouri, Murdock attended the public schools....

 (D) 60.6%

Carl W. Divelbliss (R) 39.4%
Harold Patten
Harold Patten
Harold Ambrose Patten was a Representative in the United States House of Representatives from Arizona.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Harold Patten
Harold Patten
Harold Ambrose Patten was a Representative in the United States House of Representatives from Arizona.-Biography:...

 (D) 69.1%

John H. Curnutte (R) 30.9%

Arkansas 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Ezekiel C. Gathings
Ezekiel C. Gathings
Ezekiel Candler Gathings was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Prairie, Mississippi, Gathings attended the public schools and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1929...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Ezekiel C. Gathings
Ezekiel C. Gathings
Ezekiel Candler Gathings was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.Born in Prairie, Mississippi, Gathings attended the public schools and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. He was graduated from the law department of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville in 1929...

 (D) Unopposed
Wilbur Mills
Wilbur Mills
Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Wilbur Mills
Wilbur Mills
Wilbur Daigh Mills , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Arkansas...

 (D) Unopposed
James William Trimble
James William Trimble
James William Trimble was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas, having served from 1945-1967. He was the first Democrat in Arkansas since Reconstruction to lose a congressional race to a Republican...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected James William Trimble
James William Trimble
James William Trimble was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Arkansas, having served from 1945-1967. He was the first Democrat in Arkansas since Reconstruction to lose a congressional race to a Republican...

 (D) Unopposed
Boyd Anderson Tackett
Boyd Anderson Tackett
Boyd Anderson Tackett was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.-Biography:Tackett was born near Black Springs, Arkansas...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Boyd Anderson Tackett
Boyd Anderson Tackett
Boyd Anderson Tackett was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.-Biography:Tackett was born near Black Springs, Arkansas...

 (D) Unopposed
Brooks Hays
Brooks Hays
Lawrence Brooks Hays was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Arkansas....

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Brooks Hays
Brooks Hays
Lawrence Brooks Hays was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the State of Arkansas....

 (D) Unopposed
William F. Norrell
William F. Norrell
William Frank Norrell was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, husband of Catherine Dorris Norrell.Born in Milo, Arkansas, Norrell attended the public schools, the Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College of Monticello, the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and law school at the...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected William F. Norrell
William F. Norrell
William Frank Norrell was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, husband of Catherine Dorris Norrell.Born in Milo, Arkansas, Norrell attended the public schools, the Arkansas Agricultural and Mechanical College of Monticello, the College of the Ozarks in Clarksville, Arkansas, and law school at the...

 (D) Unopposed
Oren Harris
Oren Harris
Oren Harris was a U.S. Representative and United States District Court Judge from Arkansas.-Background:Born in Belton, Arkansas, Harris attended public schools in Prescott, Arkansas....

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Oren Harris
Oren Harris
Oren Harris was a U.S. Representative and United States District Court Judge from Arkansas.-Background:Born in Belton, Arkansas, Harris attended public schools in Prescott, Arkansas....

 (D) Unopposed

California 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Hubert B. Scudder
Hubert B. Scudder
Hubert Baxter Scudder was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Sebastopol, California, Scudder graduated from the public schools....

Republican 1948
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948...

Re-elected Hubert B. Scudder
Hubert B. Scudder
Hubert Baxter Scudder was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Sebastopol, California, Scudder graduated from the public schools....

 (R) 54.0%

Roger Kent (D) 46.0%
Clair Engle
Clair Engle
Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield...

Democratic 1943 Re-elected Clair Engle
Clair Engle
Clair Engle was an American politician of the Democratic Party and a United States Senator from California.- Early years :Engle was born in Bakersfield...

 (D) Unopposed
J. Leroy Johnson Republican 1942
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts...

Re-elected J. Leroy Johnson (R) Unopposed
Franck R. Havenner
Franck R. Havenner
Franck Roberts Havenner was a six term United States Representative from California's 4th congressional district beginning in 1936. He is a graduate from Columbian College...

Democratic 1944
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944...

Re-elected Franck R. Havenner
Franck R. Havenner
Franck Roberts Havenner was a six term United States Representative from California's 4th congressional district beginning in 1936. He is a graduate from Columbian College...

 (D) 67.2%

Raymond D. Smith (R) 32.8%
John Shelley
John Shelley
John Francis "Jack" Shelley was a U.S. politician. He served as the 35th mayor of San Francisco, from 1964 to 1968, the first Democrat elected to the office in 50 years, and the first in an unbroken line of Democratic mayors that lasts to the present .Shelley earned a law degree from the...

Democratic 1949 Re-elected John Shelley
John Shelley
John Francis "Jack" Shelley was a U.S. politician. He served as the 35th mayor of San Francisco, from 1964 to 1968, the first Democrat elected to the office in 50 years, and the first in an unbroken line of Democratic mayors that lasts to the present .Shelley earned a law degree from the...

 (D) Unopposed
George Paul Miller
George Paul Miller
George Paul Miller was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in San Francisco, California, Miller attended public and private schools. He was graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1912. He engaged as a civil engineer 1912-1917...

Democratic 1944
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944...

Re-elected George Paul Miller
George Paul Miller
George Paul Miller was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in San Francisco, California, Miller attended public and private schools. He was graduated from Saint Mary's College of California in 1912. He engaged as a civil engineer 1912-1917...

 (D) Unopposed
John J. Allen, Jr.
John J. Allen, Jr.
John Joseph Allen, Jr. was the US Representative from California's 7th district from 1947 to 1959. He served as Undersecretary of Commerce for Transportation under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1959 to 1961, helping to lay the groundwork for the future Department of Transportation...

Republican 1946
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946...

Re-elected John J. Allen, Jr.
John J. Allen, Jr.
John Joseph Allen, Jr. was the US Representative from California's 7th district from 1947 to 1959. He served as Undersecretary of Commerce for Transportation under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1959 to 1961, helping to lay the groundwork for the future Department of Transportation...

 (R) 55.3%

Lyle E. Cook (D) 44.7%
Jack Z. Anderson
Jack Z. Anderson
John Zuinglius Anderson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Oakland, California, Anderson moved with his parents to Santa Cruz, California, the same year, and to San Jose, California, in 1913, attended the public schools.He was graduated from San Jose High School in 1923.He moved to...

Republican 1938
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1938. Republicans gained four districts....

Re-elected Jack Z. Anderson
Jack Z. Anderson
John Zuinglius Anderson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Oakland, California, Anderson moved with his parents to Santa Cruz, California, the same year, and to San Jose, California, in 1913, attended the public schools.He was graduated from San Jose High School in 1923.He moved to...

 (R) 83.1%

John A. Peterson (Ind Prog) 16.9%
Cecil F. White
Cecil F. White
Cecil Fielding White was an American farmer and politician. The Democrat White served as the United States Representative for California's 9th congressional district for one term, from 1949 to 1951. White was a cotton broker and owned his own ranch before getting into politics at the age of 47,...

Democratic 1948
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948...

Lost re-election
Republican gain
Allan O. Hunter
Allan O. Hunter
Allan Oakley Hunter was an American lawyer and politician. Hunter, a Republican, served as the United States Representative for California's 9th congressional district from 1951 to 1953 and for California's 12th congressional district from 1953 to 1955...

 (R) 52.0%

Cecil F. White (D) 48.0%
Thomas H. Werdel
Thomas H. Werdel
Thomas Harold Werdel was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Emery, Hanson County, South Dakota, Werdel moved with his parents to Kern County, California, in 1915. He attended the public schools and Kern County Union High School...

Republican 1948
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948...

Re-elected Thomas H. Werdel
Thomas H. Werdel
Thomas Harold Werdel was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Emery, Hanson County, South Dakota, Werdel moved with his parents to Kern County, California, in 1915. He attended the public schools and Kern County Union High School...

 (R) 53.6%

Ardis M. Walker (D) 46.4%
Ernest K. Bramblett
Ernest K. Bramblett
Ernest King Bramblett was a Republican United States Congressman from California. He was elected to the U.S. House in the 1946 Republican landslide when he ousted Democratic incumbent Rep. George Outland.-Biography:...

Republican 1946
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946...

Re-elected Ernest K. Bramblett
Ernest K. Bramblett
Ernest King Bramblett was a Republican United States Congressman from California. He was elected to the U.S. House in the 1946 Republican landslide when he ousted Democratic incumbent Rep. George Outland.-Biography:...

 (R) 52.1%

Marion R. Walker (D) 47.9%
Richard Nixon
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. The only president to resign the office, Nixon had previously served as a US representative and senator from California and as the 36th Vice President of the United States from 1953 to 1961 under...

Republican 1946
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946...

Retired to run for U.S. Senate
Republican hold
Patrick J. Hillings
Patrick J. Hillings
Patrick Jerome Hillings was a Republican U.S. Representative from California who succeeded Richard M. Nixon in Congress...

 (R) 60.1%

Steve Zetterberg (D) 39.9%
Norris Poulson
Norris Poulson
C. Norris Poulson served as the 36th Mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1953 to 1961, after having been a California State Assemblyman and then a member of the United States Congress for eight years...

Republican 1932
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1932
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1932 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1932...

/1946
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946...

Re-elected Norris Poulson
Norris Poulson
C. Norris Poulson served as the 36th Mayor of Los Angeles, California from 1953 to 1961, after having been a California State Assemblyman and then a member of the United States Congress for eight years...

 (R) 84.9%

Ellen P. Davidson (Ind Prog) 15.1%
Helen Gahagan Douglas Democratic 1944
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944...

Retired to run for U.S. Senate
Democratic hold
Sam Yorty (D) 49.4%
Jack W. Hardy (R) 36.8%
Charlotta A. Bass (Ind Prog) 13.8%
Gordon L. McDonough
Gordon L. McDonough
Gordon Leo McDonough was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Buffalo, New York, McDonough moved with his parents to Emporium, Pennsylvania, in 1898.He attended the public schools....

Republican 1944
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1944 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 7, 1944...

Re-elected Gordon L. McDonough
Gordon L. McDonough
Gordon Leo McDonough was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Buffalo, New York, McDonough moved with his parents to Emporium, Pennsylvania, in 1898.He attended the public schools....

 (R) 87.2%

Jeanne Cole (Ind Prog) 12.8%
Donald L. Jackson
Donald L. Jackson
Donald Lester Jackson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota, Jackson attended the public schools of South Dakota and California....

Republican 1946
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1946 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 5, 1946...

Re-elected Donald L. Jackson
Donald L. Jackson
Donald Lester Jackson was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Ipswich, Edmunds County, South Dakota, Jackson attended the public schools of South Dakota and California....

 (R) 59.3%

Esther Murray (D) 40.7%
Cecil R. King
Cecil R. King
Cecil Rhodes King was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969...

Democratic 1942
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts...

Re-elected Cecil R. King
Cecil R. King
Cecil Rhodes King was an American businessman and politician. King, a Democrat, served as the first member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 17th congressional district for fourteen terms, serving from August 1942 to January 1969...

 (D) Unopposed
Clyde Doyle
Clyde Doyle
Clyde Gilman Doyle was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He attended public schools in Oakland, Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. He graduated from the College of Law of the University of Southern...

Democratic 1948
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948...

Re-elected Clyde Doyle
Clyde Doyle
Clyde Gilman Doyle was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Oakland, Alameda County, California. He attended public schools in Oakland, Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles and Long Beach, California. He graduated from the College of Law of the University of Southern...

 (D) 50.5%

Craig Hosmer (R) 49.5%
Chet Holifield Democratic 1942
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts...

Re-elected Chet Holifield (D) 90.9%
Myra Tanner Weiss (I) 9.1%
John Carl Hinshaw
John Carl Hinshaw
John Carl Hinshaw was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of William Wade and Anna Williams Hinshaw. He attended the public schools and Valparaiso University...

Republican 1938
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1938 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 8, 1938. Republicans gained four districts....

Re-elected John Carl Hinshaw
John Carl Hinshaw
John Carl Hinshaw was a United States Representative from California. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, son of William Wade and Anna Williams Hinshaw. He attended the public schools and Valparaiso University...

 (R) 85.1%

William B. Esterman (Ind Prog) 10.7%
Frank Nelson (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 4.2%
Harry R. Sheppard
Harry R. Sheppard
Harry Richard Sheppard was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Mobile, Alabama, Sheppard attended the public schools.He studied law.He was employed in transportation department of the Santa Fe Railroad....

Democratic 1936
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1936
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1936 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1936...

Re-elected Harry R. Sheppard
Harry R. Sheppard
Harry Richard Sheppard was a U.S. Representative from California.Born in Mobile, Alabama, Sheppard attended the public schools.He studied law.He was employed in transportation department of the Santa Fe Railroad....

 (D) 57.4%

R. E. Reynolds (R) 42.6%
John J. Phillips
John J. Phillips
John Phillips was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.John Philips was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He moved to St. David, Pennsylvania, in 1891. He graduated from Haverford College in 1910. During the First World War, he served in the Adjutant General’s Office...

Republican 1942
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1942 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 3, 1942. California gained three districts...

Re-elected John J. Phillips
John J. Phillips
John Phillips was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.John Philips was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He moved to St. David, Pennsylvania, in 1891. He graduated from Haverford College in 1910. During the First World War, he served in the Adjutant General’s Office...

 (R) Unopposed
Clinton D. McKinnon
Clinton D. McKinnon
Clinton Dotson McKinnon was a former American Democratic politician and journalist from San Diego.McKinnon was born 1906 in Dallas, Texas to Dr. John and Tennie McKinnon. He was 12 and the only child when his father died and his mother, a nurse, raised him. He graduated from Palo Alto High School,...

Democratic 1948
United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948
The United States House of Representatives elections in California, 1948 was an election for California's delegation to the United States House of Representatives, which occurred as part of the general election of the House of Representatives on November 2, 1948...

Re-elected Clinton D. McKinnon
Clinton D. McKinnon
Clinton Dotson McKinnon was a former American Democratic politician and journalist from San Diego.McKinnon was born 1906 in Dallas, Texas to Dr. John and Tennie McKinnon. He was 12 and the only child when his father died and his mother, a nurse, raised him. He graduated from Palo Alto High School,...

 (D) 51.0%

Leslie E. Gehres (R) 49.0%

Colorado 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
John Albert Carroll Democratic 1946 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Democratic hold
Byron G. Rogers
Byron G. Rogers
Byron Giles Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.-Early life:Born in Greenville, Texas, Rogers moved with his parents to Oklahoma in April 1902....

 (D) 50.3%

Richard G. Luxford (R) 48.4%
Tillman H. Erb (I) 0.9%
Carle Whitehead (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 0.4%
William S. Hill
William S. Hill
William Silas Hill was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Kelly, Kansas, Hill attended the public schools, Kansas State Normal at Emporia, and Colorado State College of Agriculture at Fort Collins....

Republican 1940 Re-elected William S. Hill
William S. Hill
William Silas Hill was a U.S. Representative from Colorado.Born in Kelly, Kansas, Hill attended the public schools, Kansas State Normal at Emporia, and Colorado State College of Agriculture at Fort Collins....

 (R) 57.5%

George L. Bickel (D) 42.0%
Hugh M. Fickle (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 0.5%
John Henry Marsalis Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
John Chenoweth
John Chenoweth
John Edgar Chenoweth was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Colorado, serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives and as a state judge....

 (R) 51.6%

John Henry Marsalis (D) 48.4%
Wayne N. Aspinall
Wayne N. Aspinall
Wayne Norviel Aspinall was a lawyer and politician from Colorado. He is largely known for his tenure in the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Democrat from 1949-1973 from Colorado’s Fourth District. Aspinall became known for his direction of the House Interior and Insular...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Wayne N. Aspinall
Wayne N. Aspinall
Wayne Norviel Aspinall was a lawyer and politician from Colorado. He is largely known for his tenure in the United States House of Representatives, serving as a Democrat from 1949-1973 from Colorado’s Fourth District. Aspinall became known for his direction of the House Interior and Insular...

 (D) 57.3%

Jack Evans (R) 42.7%

Connecticut 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Abraham Alexander Ribicoff was an American Democratic Party politician. He served in the United States Congress, as the 80th Governor of Connecticut and as President John F. Kennedy's Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Abraham A. Ribicoff
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Abraham Alexander Ribicoff was an American Democratic Party politician. He served in the United States Congress, as the 80th Governor of Connecticut and as President John F. Kennedy's Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare...

 (D) 58.2%

Harry Schwolsky (R) 41.8%
Chase G. Woodhouse
Chase G. Woodhouse
Chase Going Woodhouse was an educator and Congresswoman from the Second Congressional District in Connecticut. She was the second woman elected to Congress from Connecticut, and the first elected as a Democrat.Woodhouse graduated from Science Hill School, Shelbyville, Kentucky, 1908...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Horace Seely-Brown, Jr.
Horace Seely-Brown, Jr.
Horace Seely-Brown Jr. was a US Representative from Connecticut.Seely-Brown was born in Kensington, Maryland. He attended the public schools of Hoosick, New York and graduated from Hamilton College in Clinton, New York in 1929. He was a student at Yale University in 1929 and 1930...

 (R) 50.8%

Chase G. Woodhouse (D) 49.2%
John A. McGuire
John A. McGuire
John Andrew Mcguire was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Wallingford, Connecticut, Mcguire attended the public schools. He was a student at Lyman Hall, Wallingford, in 1924, and graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1928...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected John A. McGuire
John A. McGuire
John Andrew Mcguire was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Wallingford, Connecticut, Mcguire attended the public schools. He was a student at Lyman Hall, Wallingford, in 1924, and graduated from Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, in 1928...

 (D) 52.1%

Ellsworth B. Foote (R) 47.9%
John Davis Lodge
John Davis Lodge
John Davis Lodge , was an American politician, and 79th Governor of Connecticut from 1951 to 1955. He was also an actor and U.S. Ambassador to Spain, Argentina and Switzerland.-Early life:Lodge was born in Washington, D.C....

Republican 1946 Retired to run for Governor
Republican hold
Albert P. Morano
Albert P. Morano
Albert Paul Morano was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Paterson, New Jersey, Morano moved to Greenwich, Connecticut in 1912 and attended the public schools there. He served as member of Greenwich Board of Tax Review 1933-1935, and as chairman of the Chickahominy Town Meeting...

 (R) 55.8%

Dennis M. Carroll (D) 44.2%
James T. Patterson
James T. Patterson
James Thomas Patterson was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Patterson attended the public schools....

Republican 1946 Re-elected James T. Patterson
James T. Patterson
James Thomas Patterson was a U.S. Representative from Connecticut.Born in Naugatuck, Connecticut, Patterson attended the public schools....

 (R) 53.7%

J. Gregory Lynch (D) 46.3%
Antoni N. Sadlak Republican 1946 Re-elected Antoni N. Sadlak (R) 50.4%
Joseph W. Bogdanski (D) 49.6%

Delaware 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
J. Caleb Boggs
J. Caleb Boggs
James Caleb "Cale" Boggs was an American lawyer and politician from Claymont, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Republican Party, who served three terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware, two terms as Governor of Delaware, and two terms as...

Republican 1946 Re-elected J. Caleb Boggs
J. Caleb Boggs
James Caleb "Cale" Boggs was an American lawyer and politician from Claymont, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the Republican Party, who served three terms as U.S. Representative from Delaware, two terms as Governor of Delaware, and two terms as...

 (R) 56.7%

Henry M. Winchester (D) 43.3%

Florida 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
J. Hardin Peterson
J. Hardin Peterson
James Hardin Peterson was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Peterson was born in Batesburg, South Carolina. His family moved to Lakeland, Florida, in 1903, and he attended the public schools there. Peterson graduated from the University of Florida College of Law in 1914...

Democratic 1932 Retired
Democratic hold
Chester B. McMullen
Chester B. McMullen
Chester Bartow McMullen was an American lawyer and politician from the state of Florida.McMullen was born in Largo, Florida to Eli and Emma Cox McMullen and attended Largo High School. His paternal grandfather, Daniel McMullen Chester Bartow McMullen (December 6, 1902 – November 3, 1953) was an...

 (D) Unopposed
Charles Edward Bennett
Charles Edward Bennett
Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Charles Edward Bennett
Charles Edward Bennett
Charles Edward Bennett was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Florida from 1949 to 1993. He was a Democrat who resided in Jacksonville, Florida.-Early years:...

 (D) Unopposed
Robert L. F. Sikes
Robert L. F. Sikes
Robert Lee Fulton Sikes was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Isabella, near Sylvester, Georgia, Sikes attended the public schools....

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Robert L. F. Sikes
Robert L. F. Sikes
Robert Lee Fulton Sikes was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born in Isabella, near Sylvester, Georgia, Sikes attended the public schools....

 (D) Unopposed
George Smathers
George Smathers
George Armistead Smathers was an American lawyer and politician who represented the state of Florida in the United States Senate for eighteen years, from 1951 until 1969, as a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:...

Democratic 1946 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Democratic hold
William C. Lantaff
William C. Lantaff
William Courtland Lantaff—also known as Bill Lantaff— was a Democratic politician from Florida. He served as State court judge in Florida, 1939; member of Florida House of Representatives, 1947–50; U.S. Representative from Florida 4th District, 1951-55...

 (D) 82.1%

Joseph Edward Worton (R) 17.9%
Albert S. Herlong, Jr.
Albert S. Herlong, Jr.
Albert Sydney Herlong, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Herlong was born in the small community of Manistee, Alabama in 1909, and moved with his parents to Marion County, Florida in 1912. He attended the public schools of Sumter and Lake counties and graduated from Leesburg High School...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Albert S. Herlong, Jr.
Albert S. Herlong, Jr.
Albert Sydney Herlong, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Herlong was born in the small community of Manistee, Alabama in 1909, and moved with his parents to Marion County, Florida in 1912. He attended the public schools of Sumter and Lake counties and graduated from Leesburg High School...

 (D) 76.5%

Carl K. Landes (R) 23.5%
Dwight L. Rogers
Dwight L. Rogers
Dwight Laing Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Reidsville, Georgia, Rogers attended the public schools and Locust Grove Institute at Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1909 and from the law department of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Dwight L. Rogers
Dwight L. Rogers
Dwight Laing Rogers was a U.S. Representative from Florida.Born near Reidsville, Georgia, Rogers attended the public schools and Locust Grove Institute at Locust Grove, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1909 and from the law department of Mercer University in Macon, Georgia...

 (D) Unopposed

Georgia 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr.
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr.
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. was an American politician, educator and lawyer.Preston was born in Monroe, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens and was admitted to the Georgia state bar in 1930...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Prince Hulon Preston, Jr.
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr.
Prince Hulon Preston, Jr. was an American politician, educator and lawyer.Preston was born in Monroe, Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens and was admitted to the Georgia state bar in 1930...

 (D) Unopposed
Edward E. Cox
Edward E. Cox
Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia for nearly twenty-eight years. A conservative Democrat who supported segregation and opposed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal," Cox became the most senior Democrat on the House Committee on Rules...

Democratic 1924 Re-elected Edward E. Cox
Edward E. Cox
Edward Eugene "Eugene" or "Goober" Cox served as a U.S. Representative from Georgia for nearly twenty-eight years. A conservative Democrat who supported segregation and opposed President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "New Deal," Cox became the most senior Democrat on the House Committee on Rules...

 (D) Unopposed
Stephen Pace
Stephen Pace
Olin Stephen Pace was an American politician and lawyer.Pace was born near Dawson, Georgia. He attended the Georgia School of Technology and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens in 1914 with a Bachelor of Laws degree...

Democratic 1936 Retired
Democratic hold
Tic Forrester
Tic Forrester
Elijah Lewis Forrester was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born on a farm near Leesburg, Georgia, Forrester attended the Leesburg public schools.He studied law and passed the State bar examination in 1917....

 (D) Unopposed
Albert Sidney Camp
Albert Sidney Camp
Albert Sidney Camp was an American politician, educator and lawyer.-Biography:Camp was born in Moreland, Georgia. The Camp family was a colonial family with ancestors arriving in the American colonies during the seventeenth century...

Democratic 1939 Re-elected Albert Sidney Camp
Albert Sidney Camp
Albert Sidney Camp was an American politician, educator and lawyer.-Biography:Camp was born in Moreland, Georgia. The Camp family was a colonial family with ancestors arriving in the American colonies during the seventeenth century...

 (D) Unopposed
James C. Davis
James C. Davis
James Curran Davis was a politician from the state of Georgia.Davis was born in Franklin, Georgia. He attended Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia and Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. During World War I, Davis served in the United States Marine Corps...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected James C. Davis
James C. Davis
James Curran Davis was a politician from the state of Georgia.Davis was born in Franklin, Georgia. He attended Reinhardt College in Waleska, Georgia and Emory College in Oxford, Georgia. During World War I, Davis served in the United States Marine Corps...

 (D) Unopposed
Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives...

Democratic 1914 Re-elected Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson
Carl Vinson was a United States Representative from Georgia. He was a Democrat and the first person to serve for more than 50 years in the United States House of Representatives...

 (D) Unopposed
Henderson Lovelace Lanham
Henderson Lovelace Lanham
Henderson Lovelace Lanham was an American politician and lawyer.Lanham was born in Rome, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with an Bachelor of Arts in 1910 and Bachelor of Law degree with honors in 1911...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Henderson Lovelace Lanham
Henderson Lovelace Lanham
Henderson Lovelace Lanham was an American politician and lawyer.Lanham was born in Rome, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia in Athens where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and graduated with an Bachelor of Arts in 1910 and Bachelor of Law degree with honors in 1911...

 (D) Unopposed
William M. Wheeler
William M. Wheeler
William McDonald Wheeler was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born near Alma, Georgia, Wheeler attended the public schools and South Georgia College at Douglas, Middle Georgia College at Cochran, Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro, Georgia.LL.B, Atlanta Law School, 1966.Farmer.He was a...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected William M. Wheeler
William M. Wheeler
William McDonald Wheeler was a U.S. Representative from Georgia.Born near Alma, Georgia, Wheeler attended the public schools and South Georgia College at Douglas, Middle Georgia College at Cochran, Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro, Georgia.LL.B, Atlanta Law School, 1966.Farmer.He was a...

 (D) Unopposed
John Stephens Wood
John Stephens Wood
John Stephens Wood was an American politician from the state of Georgia, USA. He served in the United States House of Representatives, 1931–1935 and 1945–1953....

Democratic 1944 Re-elected John Stephens Wood
John Stephens Wood
John Stephens Wood was an American politician from the state of Georgia, USA. He served in the United States House of Representatives, 1931–1935 and 1945–1953....

 (D) Unopposed
Paul Brown
Paul Brown (Georgia politician)
Paul Brown was an American politician and lawyer.Brown was born in Hartwell, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia...

Democratic 1933 Re-elected Paul Brown
Paul Brown (Georgia politician)
Paul Brown was an American politician and lawyer.Brown was born in Hartwell, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 1901. He was admitted to the state bar in that year and began practicing law in Lexington, Georgia...

 (D) Unopposed

Idaho 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Compton I. White
Compton I. White
Compton Ignatius White, Sr. was a politician from the U.S. state of Idaho, who served in the United States House of Representatives, chairing a committee.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican gain
John Travers Wood
John Travers Wood
John Travers Wood was a politician from the U.S. state of Idaho, serving a single term in the House of Representatives as a Republican.-Biography:...

 (R) 50.5%

Gracie Pfost (D) 49.5%
John C. Sanborn
John C. Sanborn
John Carfield Sanborn was a United States Representative from Idaho. Sanborn served as a Republican in the House from 1947 to 1951....

Republican 1946 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
Hamer H. Budge
Hamer H. Budge
Hamer Harold Budge was a politician of the United States.-Biography:Budge grew up in Boise, Idaho, USA and graduated from Stanford University in 1933. He graduated from University of Idaho College of Law in 1936 and was in private practice. He was a member of the Idaho House of Representatives...

 (R) 57.1%

James H. Hawley, Jr. (D) 42.9%

Illinois 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
William L. Dawson Democratic 1942 Re-elected William L. Dawson (D) 61.7%
Archibald James Carey, Jr. (R) 37.3%
Samuel J. Parks (Prog) 1.0%
Barratt O'Hara
Barratt O'Hara
Barratt O'Hara of Chicago was the 30th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois from 1913 to 1917 and a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1949 to 1951 and from 1953 to 1969.-External links: Retrieved on 2008-02-09...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Richard B. Vail
Richard B. Vail
Richard Bernard Vail was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Vail attended the public schools, the School of Commerce, the Chicago Technical College, and the John Marshall Law School. During World War I, he served in the United States Army as a lieutenant of infantry...

 (R) 53.6%

Barratt O'Hara (D) 46.4%
Neil J. Linehan
Neil J. Linehan
Neil Joseph Linehan was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Chicago, Illinois, Linehan attended the public schools. He was graduated from John L. Marsh School in 1913. He engaged in electrical business since 1919...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Fred E. Busbey
Fred E. Busbey
Fred Ernst Busbey was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.-Biography:Born in Tuscola, Illinois, Busbey attended the public schools, Armour Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois, and Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois...

 (R) 57.2%

Neil J. Linehan (D) 42.8%
James V. Buckley
James V. Buckley
James Vincent Buckley was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born on a farm in Saginaw County, Michigan, Buckley attended the public schools of Saginaw County, Michigan....

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
William E. McVey
William E. McVey
William Estus McVey, was a Republican member of the U.S...

 (R) 55.8%

James V. Buckley (D) 44.2%
Martin Gorski
Martin Gorski
Martin Gorski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Poland, Gorski immigrated in 1889 to the United States with his parents, who settled in Chicago, Illinois. Gorski graduated from business college and from Chicago Law School in 1917. He was admitted to the bar in 1917 and set up a...

Democratic 1942 Died in office
Democratic hold
John C. Kluczynski
John C. Kluczynski
John Carl Kluczynski was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, representing the 5th district.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kluczynski attended public and parochial schools, and during the First World War served overseas as a corporal with the Eighth Field Artillery in 1918 and 1919.He worked in the...

 (D) 65.6%

Edward M. Gaynor (R) 34.4%
Thomas J. O'Brien Democratic 1942 Re-elected Thomas J. O'Brien (D) 64.6%
John M. Fay (R) 35.4%
Adolph J. Sabath
Adolph J. Sabath
Adolph Joachim Sabath was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death.He immigrated to America at age 15, became active in real estate, and received his LL.B...

Democratic 1906 Re-elected Adolph J. Sabath
Adolph J. Sabath
Adolph Joachim Sabath was an American politician. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Chicago, Illinois, from 1907 until his death.He immigrated to America at age 15, became active in real estate, and received his LL.B...

 (D) 71.8%

Henry E. Hayes (R) 28.2%
Thomas S. Gordon
Thomas S. Gordon
Thomas Sylvy Gordon was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Thomas S. Gordon
Thomas S. Gordon
Thomas Sylvy Gordon was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Gordon attended the parochial schools and was graduated from St...

 (D) 59.3%

Philip Grontkowski (R) 40.7%
Sidney R. Yates
Sidney R. Yates
Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Sidney R. Yates
Sidney R. Yates
Sidney Richard Yates was a politician from the state of Illinois.Yates was born in Chicago, Illinois and he graduated from the University of Chicago. He served in the United States Navy during World War II....

 (D) 51.8%

Maxwell A. Goodwin (R) 48.2%
Richard W. Hoffman
Richard W. Hoffman
Richard William Hoffman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, HoffmanVeteran of the First World War.He engaged in the printing and publishing business....

Republican 1948 Re-elected Richard W. Hoffman
Richard W. Hoffman
Richard William Hoffman was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, HoffmanVeteran of the First World War.He engaged in the printing and publishing business....

 (R) 66.5%

Charles J. Michal (D) 33.5%
Chester A. Chesney
Chester A. Chesney
Chester Anton Chesney was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Chicago, Illinois, Chesney attended St...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Timothy P. Sheehan
Timothy P. Sheehan
Timothy Patrick Sheehan of Chicago was a U.S. Representative from Illinois from 1951 to 1959. He was a candidate for mayor of Chicago in 1959....

 (R) 56.7%

Chester A. Chesney (D) 43.3%
Edgar A. Jonas
Edgar A. Jonas
Edgar Allan Jonas was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin, Jonas attended the public schools and graduated from the Manitowoc County Normal School....

Republican 1948 Re-elected Edgar A. Jonas
Edgar A. Jonas
Edgar Allan Jonas was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Mishicot, Wisconsin, Jonas attended the public schools and graduated from the Manitowoc County Normal School....

 (R) 56.2%

Charles J. Komaiko (D) 43.8%
Ralph E. Church
Ralph E. Church
Ralph Edwin Church , a U.S. Congressman, was born in Vermilion County, Illinois. Church, a Republican, represented the 10th and 13th Congressional districts of Illinois in the U.S. Congress. Congressman Church was also a candidate for U.S Senator in 1940...

Republican 1942 Died in office
Republican hold
Marguerite S. Church
Marguerite S. Church
Marguerite Stitt Church was a psychologist by profession who was elected to her husband Ralph E. Church's congressional seat to complete his term, following his death in office. She continued to represent Illinois' 13th congressional district as a Republican from 1951 to 1963...

 (R) 74.1%

Thomas F. Dolan (D) 25.9%
Chauncey W. Reed
Chauncey W. Reed
Chauncey William Reed was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Chauncey Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed...

Republican 1934 Re-elected Chauncey W. Reed
Chauncey W. Reed
Chauncey William Reed was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Chauncey Reed was born in West Chicago, Illinois to William Thomas Reed and Margaret Reed...

 (R) 74.2%

Homer R. McElroy (D) 25.8%
Noah M. Mason
Noah M. Mason
Noah Morgan Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Mason was a representative conservative Republican in Congress who represented a rural downstate district...

Republican 1936 Re-elected Noah M. Mason
Noah M. Mason
Noah Morgan Mason was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Mason was a representative conservative Republican in Congress who represented a rural downstate district...

 (R) 63.3%

Wayne F. Caskey (D) 36.7%
Leo E. Allen
Leo E. Allen
Leo Elwood Allen , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933–1949, and the 16th District of Illinois 1949–1961. He was born in Elizabeth, Illinois and...

Republican 1932 Re-elected Leo E. Allen
Leo E. Allen
Leo Elwood Allen , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for fourteen terms, 1933–1961, representing the 13th District of Illinois 1933–1949, and the 16th District of Illinois 1949–1961. He was born in Elizabeth, Illinois and...

 (R) 67.3%

Russell J. Goldman (D) 32.7%
Leslie C. Arends Republican 1934 Re-elected Leslie C. Arends (R) 66.8%
Joe W. Russell (D) 33.2%
Harold H. Velde Republican 1948 Re-elected Harold H. Velde (R) 61.6%
Walter Durley Boyle (D) 38.4%
Robert B. Chiperfield
Robert B. Chiperfield
Robert Bruce Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield.Born in Canton, Illinois, Chiperfield was educated in the public schools of Canton, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.He served as a private during...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Robert B. Chiperfield
Robert B. Chiperfield
Robert Bruce Chiperfield was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, son of Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield.Born in Canton, Illinois, Chiperfield was educated in the public schools of Canton, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and at Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter, New Hampshire.He served as a private during...

 (R) 59.0%

John Michael Kerwin, Jr. (D) 41.0%
Sid Simpson
Sid Simpson
Sidney Elmer Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, husband of Edna Oakes Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson attended the public schools and was graduated from Carrollton High School....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Sid Simpson
Sid Simpson
Sidney Elmer Simpson was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, husband of Edna Oakes Simpson.Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Simpson attended the public schools and was graduated from Carrollton High School....

 (R) 59.3%

Howard Manning (D) 40.7%
Peter F. Mack, Jr.
Peter F. Mack, Jr.
Peter Francis Mack, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carlinville, Illinois, Mack attended the public schools and Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, and St. Louis University....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Peter F. Mack, Jr.
Peter F. Mack, Jr.
Peter Francis Mack, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Carlinville, Illinois, Mack attended the public schools and Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois, and St. Louis University....

 (D) 52.8%

Benjamin S. DeBoice (R) 47.2%
Rolla C. McMillen
Rolla C. McMillen
Rolla Coral McMillen was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born near Monticello, Illinois, McMillen attended the public schools of Monticello, Illinois , and the University of Illinois. He graduated from the University of Michigan Law School in 1906...

Republican 1944 Retired
Republican hold
William L. Springer
William L. Springer
William Lee Springer was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.Born in Sullivan, Indiana, Springer attended the public schools and Sullivan and Culver Military Academy at Culver, Indiana....

 (R) 60.7%

Robert B. Borchers (D) 39.3%
Edward H. Jenison
Edward H. Jenison
Edward Halsey Jenison was a U.S. Representative for three terms, Illinois State Representative for one term, and newspaper publisher of the Daily Beacon-News of Paris, Illinois for 65 years....

Republican 1946 Re-elected Edward H. Jenison
Edward H. Jenison
Edward Halsey Jenison was a U.S. Representative for three terms, Illinois State Representative for one term, and newspaper publisher of the Daily Beacon-News of Paris, Illinois for 65 years....

 (R) 55.9%

Laurence F. Arnold (D) 44.1%
Charles W. Vursell
Charles W. Vursell
Charles Wesley Vursell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Carl Bert Albert.Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.Hardware merchant in 1904....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Charles W. Vursell
Charles W. Vursell
Charles Wesley Vursell was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, cousin of Carl Bert Albert.Born in Salem, Illinois, Vursell attended the public schools of Marion County, Illinois.Hardware merchant in 1904....

 (R) 55.3%

John David Upchurch (D) 44.7%
Melvin Price Democratic 1944 Re-elected Melvin Price (D) 64.9%
Roger D. Jones (R) 35.1%
C. W. Bishop
C. W. Bishop
Cecil William Bishop was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.Bishop was born on a farm near West Vienna, Illinois. After attending the public schools, and Union Academy in Anna, Illinois, he entered the profession of tailoring. Bishop was engaged in the cleaning...

Republican 1940 Re-elected C. W. Bishop
C. W. Bishop
Cecil William Bishop was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.Bishop was born on a farm near West Vienna, Illinois. After attending the public schools, and Union Academy in Anna, Illinois, he entered the profession of tailoring. Bishop was engaged in the cleaning...

 (R) 51.2%

Kent E. Keller (D) 48.8%

Indiana 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Ray J. Madden
Ray J. Madden
Ray John Madden was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He attended the public schools and Sacred Heart Academy in his native city. He graduated from the law department of Creighton University with an LL.B...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Ray J. Madden
Ray J. Madden
Ray John Madden was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born in Waseca, Minnesota. He attended the public schools and Sacred Heart Academy in his native city. He graduated from the law department of Creighton University with an LL.B...

 (D) 52.6%

Paul Cyr (R) 47.0%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
Charles A. Halleck
Charles A. Halleck
Charles Abraham Halleck was a Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana....

Republican 1935 Re-elected Charles A. Halleck
Charles A. Halleck
Charles Abraham Halleck was a Republican leader of the United States House of Representatives from the second district of Indiana....

 (R) 57.2%

Dale E. Beck (D) 42.2%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.6%
Thurman C. Crook
Thurman C. Crook
Thurman Charles Crook was a United States Representative from Indiana.He was born on a farm near Peru, Indiana and attended the Cass County schools, Logansport High School, Indiana State University, Purdue University, Indiana University, and graduated from Valparaiso University in 1930...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr.
Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr.
Shepard J. Crumpacker, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, cousin of Edgar Dean Crumpacker and Maurice Edgar Crumpacker....

 (R) 52.8%

Thurman C. Crook (D) 46.4%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.7%
Edward H. Kruse
Edward H. Kruse
Edward H. Kruse was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kruse attended South Side High School in his hometown. He graduated from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 1942, after attending Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
E. Ross Adair
E. Ross Adair
Edwin Ross Adair was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Albion, Indiana, Adair attended grade and high schools in that city...

 (R) 56.2%

Edward H. Kruse (D) 43.1%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.7%
John R. Walsh
John R. Walsh
John Richard Walsh was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.-Early life and career:Born in Martinsville, Indiana, Walsh attended the public schools. He was graduated from Indiana University Law School in 1934. He was admitted to the bar July 27, 1934, and engaged in the practice of law in...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
John V. Beamer
John V. Beamer
John Valentine Beamer was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm in Wabash County, Indiana, Beamer attended the public schools of Roann, Indiana...

 (R) 54.1%

John R. Walsh (D) 45.3%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.6%
Cecil M. Harden
Cecil M. Harden
Cecil Murray Harden was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Covington, Indiana, Harden graduated from the public schools of Covington in 1912. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and became a teacher. She served as Republican National committeewoman from Indiana from...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Cecil M. Harden
Cecil M. Harden
Cecil Murray Harden was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Covington, Indiana, Harden graduated from the public schools of Covington in 1912. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, and became a teacher. She served as Republican National committeewoman from Indiana from...

 (R) 52.4%

Jack H. Mankin (D) 47.2%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
James E. Noland Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
William G. Bray
William G. Bray
William Gilmer Bray was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mooresville, Indiana, Bray attended the public schools of Mooresville, Indiana....

 (R) 50.0%

James E. Noland (D) 49.3%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.7%
Winfield K. Denton
Winfield K. Denton
Winfield Kirkpatrick Denton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of George Kirkpatrick Denton.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Denton attended the public schools.He attended De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Winfield K. Denton
Winfield K. Denton
Winfield Kirkpatrick Denton was a U.S. Representative from Indiana, son of George Kirkpatrick Denton.Born in Evansville, Indiana, Denton attended the public schools.He attended De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana....

 (D) 51.0%

Herman L. McCray (R) 48.3%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.6%
Earl Wilson
Earl Wilson (politician)
Earl Wilson was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born on a farm near Huron, Indiana and attended public schools there. He attended Purdue University and received degrees from Coyne Electrical School of Chicago, Illinois in 1928 and Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana in...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Earl Wilson
Earl Wilson (politician)
Earl Wilson was a United States Representative from Indiana. He was born on a farm near Huron, Indiana and attended public schools there. He attended Purdue University and received degrees from Coyne Electrical School of Chicago, Illinois in 1928 and Indiana University of Bloomington, Indiana in...

 (R) 54.9%

Charles W. Long (D) 44.6%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor....

Republican 1947 Re-elected Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey
Ralph Harvey was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born on a farm near Mount Summit, Indiana, Harvey attended the public schools.He graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1923.Agricultural instructor....

 (R) 58.7%

Vernon J. Dwyer (D) 40.5%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.9%
Andrew Jacobs
Andrew Jacobs
Andrew Jacobs was a lawyer, judge, and Congressman for one term, in Indiana. His son, Andrew Jacobs, Jr. was also a Congressman.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Charles B. Brownson
Charles B. Brownson
Charles Bruce Brownson was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.Born in Jackson, Michigan, Brownson moved with his parents to Flint, Michigan, in 1916.He attended the public schools....

 (R) 56.5%

Andrew Jacobs (D) 43.0%
?? (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.5%

Iowa 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Thomas E. Martin
Thomas E. Martin
Thomas Ellsworth Martin was a United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961....

Republican 1938 Re-elected Thomas E. Martin
Thomas E. Martin
Thomas Ellsworth Martin was a United States Representative and Senator from Iowa. Martin, a Republican, served in Congress for 22 consecutive years, from January 1939 to January 1961....

 (R) 61.7%

James D. France (D) 38.0%
Oliver (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
Henry O. Talle
Henry O. Talle
Henry Oscar Talle was an economics professor and a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa. He served in the United States Congress for twenty years from 1938 until 1958.-Background:...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Henry O. Talle
Henry O. Talle
Henry Oscar Talle was an economics professor and a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from eastern Iowa. He served in the United States Congress for twenty years from 1938 until 1958.-Background:...

 (R) 58.8%

Eugene J. Kean (D) 41.2%
H. R. Gross Republican 1948 Re-elected H. R. Gross (R) 64.0%
James O. Babcock (D) 35.5%
Paul Kindschi (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
Baker (State Rights) 0.1%
Karl M. Le Compte
Karl M. Le Compte
Karl Miles Le Compte was a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from south-central Iowa. He won ten consecutive races from 1938 to 1956, before choosing not to run again in 1958....

Republican 1938 Re-elected Karl M. Le Compte
Karl M. Le Compte
Karl Miles Le Compte was a ten-term Republican U.S. Representative from south-central Iowa. He won ten consecutive races from 1938 to 1956, before choosing not to run again in 1958....

 (R) 56.7%

Steven V. Carter (D) 42.8%
Benson B. Compton (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.5%
Paul Cunningham Republican 1940 Re-elected Paul Cunningham (R) 56.9%
Gibson C. Holliday (D) 42.7%
Richard DeCamp (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
James I. Dolliver
James I. Dolliver
James Isaac Dolliver served six terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1944. He was the nephew of U.S. Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver of Iowa....

Republican 1944 Re-elected James I. Dolliver
James I. Dolliver
James Isaac Dolliver served six terms as a Republican U.S. Representative from Iowa's 6th congressional district, beginning in 1944. He was the nephew of U.S. Senator Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver of Iowa....

 (R) 64.6%

Maurice O'Reilly (D) 35.0%
Nelson (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
Ben F. Jensen
Ben F. Jensen
Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Ben F. Jensen
Ben F. Jensen
Benton Franklin Jensen served thirteen consecutive terms as a U.S. Representative from Iowa's 7th congressional district in the southwestern corner of the state. While on the floor of the U.S...

 (R) 62.0%

James A. Hart (D) 37.7%
Young (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.2%
Charles B. Hoeven
Charles B. Hoeven
Charles Bernard Hoeven held elective office for forty consecutive years. He was elected or re-elected eleven times to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent districts in northern Iowa...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Charles B. Hoeven
Charles B. Hoeven
Charles Bernard Hoeven held elective office for forty consecutive years. He was elected or re-elected eleven times to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent districts in northern Iowa...

 (R) 64.1%

L. J. McGivern (D) 35.7%
Roy V. Bishop (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.2%

Kansas 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Albert M. Cole
Albert M. Cole
Albert McDonald Cole was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Moberly, Missouri, Cole moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1909. He attended the grade schools of Topeka, Kansas, Sabetha High School, and Washburn University, in Topeka. He earned his LL.B. at University of Chicago Law School in 1925...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Albert M. Cole
Albert M. Cole
Albert McDonald Cole was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Moberly, Missouri, Cole moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1909. He attended the grade schools of Topeka, Kansas, Sabetha High School, and Washburn University, in Topeka. He earned his LL.B. at University of Chicago Law School in 1925...

 (R) 66.5%

Ewell Stewart (D) 33.5%
Errett P. Scrivner
Errett P. Scrivner
Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri....

Republican 1943 Re-elected Errett P. Scrivner
Errett P. Scrivner
Errett Power Scrivner was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Newton, Kansas, Scrivner attended the grade schools and was graduated from Manual Training High School, Kansas City, Missouri....

 (R) 52.2%

Milton Sullivant (D) 47.8%
Herbert Alton Meyer
Herbert Alton Meyer
Herbert Alton Meyer was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, Meyer attended the grade schools, Washington, D.C., the Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, Virginia from 1900 to 1904, the George Washington University, Washington, D.C...

Republican 1946 Died October 2, 1950
Special (remaining term): Republican hold
Myron V. George
Myron V. George
Myron Virgil George was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Erie, Kansas, George attended the grade schools and graduated from Labette County High School at Altamont, Kansas....

 (R) 54.46%

Barnes Griffith (D) 45.54%
General (next term): Republican hold Myron V. George
Myron V. George
Myron Virgil George was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Erie, Kansas, George attended the grade schools and graduated from Labette County High School at Altamont, Kansas....

 (R) 54.68%

Barnes Griffith (D) 45.32%
Edward Herbert Rees
Edward Herbert Rees
Edward Herbert Rees was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, Rees attended the public schools and the Kansas State Teachers' College at Emporia...

Republican 1936 Re-elected Edward Herbert Rees
Edward Herbert Rees
Edward Herbert Rees was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born on a farm near Emporia, Kansas, Rees attended the public schools and the Kansas State Teachers' College at Emporia...

 (R) 58.9%

Louis A. Donnell (D) 41.1%
Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives...

Republican 1926 Re-elected Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope
Clifford R. Hope was a U.S. Representative from Kansas. Born in Birmingham, Iowa, Hope attended public schools and Nebraska Wesleyan University, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He served during the First World War, as a second lieutenant. He served in the Kansas House of Representatives...

 (R) 61.8%

Robert L. Bock (D) 38.2%
Wint Smith
Wint Smith
Wint Smith was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Mankato, Kansas, Smith attended the public schools and was graduated from the Mankato High School....

Republican 1946 Re-elected Wint Smith
Wint Smith
Wint Smith was a U.S. Representative from Kansas.Born in Mankato, Kansas, Smith attended the public schools and was graduated from the Mankato High School....

 (R) 59.5%

F. F. Wasinger (D) 40.5%

Kentucky 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Noble Jones Gregory
Noble Jones Gregory
Noble Jones Gregory , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Gregory was born and raised in Mayfield, Kentucky. He worked in various positions at the First National Bank of Mayfield from 1917 through 1936...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Noble Jones Gregory
Noble Jones Gregory
Noble Jones Gregory , a Democrat, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives.Gregory was born and raised in Mayfield, Kentucky. He worked in various positions at the First National Bank of Mayfield from 1917 through 1936...

 (D) Unopposed
John A. Whitaker
John A. Whitaker
John Albert Whitaker was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, grandson of Addison James.Born in Russellville, Kentucky, Whitaker attended the public schools, Bethel College, and the University of Kentucky.He studied law....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected John A. Whitaker
John A. Whitaker
John Albert Whitaker was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, grandson of Addison James.Born in Russellville, Kentucky, Whitaker attended the public schools, Bethel College, and the University of Kentucky.He studied law....

 (D) Unopposed
Thruston Ballard Morton
Thruston Ballard Morton
Thruston Ballard Morton , a Republican, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He was born in Louisville and received a B.A. with the Yale Class of 1929....

Republican 1946 Re-elected Thruston Ballard Morton
Thruston Ballard Morton
Thruston Ballard Morton , a Republican, represented Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate. He was born in Louisville and received a B.A. with the Yale Class of 1929....

 (R) 55.5%

Alex P. Humphrey (D) 44.5%
Frank Chelf
Frank Chelf
Frank Leslie Chelf was a United States Representative from Kentucky. He was born on a farm near Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended the public schools as well as Centre College at Danville, Kentucky and St. Mary’s College...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Frank Chelf
Frank Chelf
Frank Leslie Chelf was a United States Representative from Kentucky. He was born on a farm near Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He attended the public schools as well as Centre College at Danville, Kentucky and St. Mary’s College...

 (D) Unopposed
Brent Spence
Brent Spence
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Democratic 1930 Re-elected Brent Spence
Brent Spence
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 (D) 63.3%

Thomas W. Hardesty (R) 36.7%
Thomas R. Underwood
Thomas R. Underwood
Thomas Rust Underwood served Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.Underwood was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Thomas R. Underwood
Thomas R. Underwood
Thomas Rust Underwood served Kentucky in the United States House of Representatives and in the United States Senate.Underwood was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky...

 (D) Unopposed
Carl D. Perkins
Carl D. Perkins
Carl Dewey Perkins , a Democrat, was a politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Kentucky.-Early years:Perkins was born in Hindman, Kentucky...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Carl D. Perkins
Carl D. Perkins
Carl Dewey Perkins , a Democrat, was a politician and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Kentucky.-Early years:Perkins was born in Hindman, Kentucky...

 (D) 56.1%

O. W. Thompson (R) 43.9%
Joe B. Bates
Joe B. Bates
Joseph Bengal Bates was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Republican, Kentucky, Bates attended the public schools and the Mountain Training School at Hindman, Kentucky....

Democratic 1930 Re-elected Joe B. Bates
Joe B. Bates
Joseph Bengal Bates was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Republican, Kentucky, Bates attended the public schools and the Mountain Training School at Hindman, Kentucky....

 (D) 60.5%

Elmer C. Roberts (R) 39.5%
James S. Golden
James S. Golden
James Stephen Golden was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, Golden attended grade school in Barbourville and high school at Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky....

Republican 1948 Re-elected James S. Golden
James S. Golden
James Stephen Golden was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky.Born in Barbourville, Kentucky, Golden attended grade school in Barbourville and high school at Union College, Barbourville, Kentucky....

 (R) Unopposed

Louisiana 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
F. Edward Hebert Democratic 1940 Re-elected F. Edward Hebert (D) Unopposed
Hale Boggs
Hale Boggs
Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. , was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Hale Boggs
Hale Boggs
Thomas Hale Boggs Sr. , was an American Democratic politician and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Orleans, Louisiana...

 (D) Unopposed
Edwin E. Willis
Edwin E. Willis
Edwin Edward Willis was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969.-Early life:Willis...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Edwin E. Willis
Edwin E. Willis
Edwin Edward Willis was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969.-Early life:Willis...

 (D) Unopposed
Overton Brooks
Overton Brooks
Thomas Overton Brooks was a Democratic U.S. representative from the Shreveport-based Fourth Congressional District of northwest Louisiana, having served for a quarter century beginning on January 3, 1937. Brooks was a nephew of U.S. Senator John Holmes Overton as well as a great-grandson of Walter...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Overton Brooks
Overton Brooks
Thomas Overton Brooks was a Democratic U.S. representative from the Shreveport-based Fourth Congressional District of northwest Louisiana, having served for a quarter century beginning on January 3, 1937. Brooks was a nephew of U.S. Senator John Holmes Overton as well as a great-grandson of Walter...

 (D) Unopposed
Otto Passman
Otto Passman
Otto Ernest Passman was a conservative Democratic congressman from Monroe in northeastern Louisiana, who served from 1947 to 1977. He is primarily remembered for his detailed knowledge and mostly opposition to foreign aid...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Otto Passman
Otto Passman
Otto Ernest Passman was a conservative Democratic congressman from Monroe in northeastern Louisiana, who served from 1947 to 1977. He is primarily remembered for his detailed knowledge and mostly opposition to foreign aid...

 (D) Unopposed
James H. Morrison
James H. Morrison
James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected James H. Morrison
James H. Morrison
James Hobson "Jimmy" Morrison, Sr. , was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the Sixth Congressional District of Louisiana, who served from 1943 to 1967...

 (D) Unopposed
Henry D. Larcade, Jr.
Henry D. Larcade, Jr.
Henry Dominique Larcade, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, Larcade attended the public and parochial schools, Opelousas High School, Academy Immaculate Conception, and Opelousas Institute.During the First World War, Larcade served as a...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Henry D. Larcade, Jr.
Henry D. Larcade, Jr.
Henry Dominique Larcade, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Louisiana.Born in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, Larcade attended the public and parochial schools, Opelousas High School, Academy Immaculate Conception, and Opelousas Institute.During the First World War, Larcade served as a...

 (D) Unopposed
A. Leonard Allen
A. Leonard Allen
Asa Leonard Allen was an educator, attorney, and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected A. Leonard Allen
A. Leonard Allen
Asa Leonard Allen was an educator, attorney, and member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Louisiana...

 (D) Unopposed

Maine 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Robert Hale Republican 1942 Re-elected Robert Hale (R) 54.0%
Lucia M. Cormier (D) 46.0%
Charles P. Nelson
Charles P. Nelson (congressman)
Charles P. "Charlie" Nelson was a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine. He was born in Waterville, Maine, in 1907. He graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine and from Colby College in Waterville. Later, he attended Harvard Law School, earning his Juris Doctor, and...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Charles P. Nelson
Charles P. Nelson (congressman)
Charles P. "Charlie" Nelson was a member of the US House of Representatives from Maine. He was born in Waterville, Maine, in 1907. He graduated from Cony High School in Augusta, Maine and from Colby College in Waterville. Later, he attended Harvard Law School, earning his Juris Doctor, and...

 (R) 57.7%

John J. Malone, Jr. (D) 42.3%
Frank Fellows
Frank Fellows (politician)
Frank Fellows was a U.S. Representative from Maine.Born in Bucksport, Maine, Fellows attended the public schools, East Maine Conference Seminary, Bucksport, Maine, and the University of Maine....

Republican 1940 Re-elected Frank Fellows
Frank Fellows (politician)
Frank Fellows was a U.S. Representative from Maine.Born in Bucksport, Maine, Fellows attended the public schools, East Maine Conference Seminary, Bucksport, Maine, and the University of Maine....

 (R) 62.9%

John V. Keenan (D) 37.1%

Maryland 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Edward T. Miller
Edward T. Miller
Edward Tylor Miller , a republican, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 1st congressional district from 1947 to 1959....

Republican 1946 Re-elected Edward T. Miller
Edward T. Miller
Edward Tylor Miller , a republican, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the Maryland's 1st congressional district from 1947 to 1959....

 (R) 57.0%

Thomas F. Johnson (D) 43.0%
William P. Bolton
William P. Bolton
William P. Bolton was a one-term U.S. Congressman who represented the second district of Maryland from 1949 to 1951 until defeated by Republican Navy Cross recipient, General James Devereux....

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
James Devereaux (R) 50.2%
William P. Bolton (D) 48.7%
Thelma Gerende (Prog) 1.1%
Edward Garmatz
Edward Garmatz
Edward Alexander Garmatz , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 3rd congressional district of Maryland from 1947 to 1973....

Democratic 1947 Re-elected Edward Garmatz
Edward Garmatz
Edward Alexander Garmatz , a Democrat, was a U.S. Congressman who represented the 3rd congressional district of Maryland from 1947 to 1973....

 (D) 65.7%

Louis R. Milio (R) 34.3%
George Hyde Fallon Democratic 1944 Re-elected George Hyde Fallon (D) 56.8%
James W. Miller (R) 41.3%
Marshall Jones (Prog) 1.8%
Lansdale Sasscer
Lansdale Sasscer
Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer represented the fifth district of the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives for seven terms from 1939–1953....

Democratic 1939 Re-elected Lansdale Sasscer
Lansdale Sasscer
Lansdale Ghiselin Sasscer represented the fifth district of the state of Maryland in the United States House of Representatives for seven terms from 1939–1953....

 (D) 57.5%

Thomas S. Carr (R) 42.5%
James Glenn Beall
James Glenn Beall
James Glenn Beall was a Republican member of the United States Senate, representing the State of Maryland from 1953–1965. He was also a United States Congressman, representing the sixth district of Maryland from 1943–1953.-Biography:...

Republican 1942 Re-elected James Glenn Beall
James Glenn Beall
James Glenn Beall was a Republican member of the United States Senate, representing the State of Maryland from 1953–1965. He was also a United States Congressman, representing the sixth district of Maryland from 1943–1953.-Biography:...

 (R) 61.9%

Russell Peter Hartle (D) 38.1%

Massachusetts 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
John W. Heselton
John W. Heselton
John Walter Heselton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1945 until January 3, 1959. Heselton represented Massachusetts' first congressional district for seven consecutive terms.Heselton was born in Gardiner, Maine...

Republican 1944 Re-elected John W. Heselton
John W. Heselton
John Walter Heselton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1945 until January 3, 1959. Heselton represented Massachusetts' first congressional district for seven consecutive terms.Heselton was born in Gardiner, Maine...

 (R) 68.9%

Anna Sullivan (D) 31.1%
Foster Furcolo
Foster Furcolo
John Foster Furcolo was a member of the Democratic Party who served as the 60th Governor of Massachusetts, a member of the United States House of Representatives, and in other government offices in Massachusetts. He was the first Italian-American governor of Massachusetts.-Life and career:Furcolo...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Foster Furcolo
Foster Furcolo
John Foster Furcolo was a member of the Democratic Party who served as the 60th Governor of Massachusetts, a member of the United States House of Representatives, and in other government offices in Massachusetts. He was the first Italian-American governor of Massachusetts.-Life and career:Furcolo...

 (D) 54.6%

Chester T. Skibinski (R) 45.4%
Philip Philbin Democratic 1942 Re-elected Philip Philbin (D) 71.5%
John F. Fuller (R) 28.5%
Harold Donohue
Harold Donohue
Harold Daniel Donohue was an American politician. He represented the third district and fourth district of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives from 1947-1974....

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Harold Donohue
Harold Donohue
Harold Daniel Donohue was an American politician. He represented the third district and fourth district of Massachusetts in the United States House of Representatives from 1947-1974....

 (D) 56.9%

John Winslow (R) 42.6%
Victoria M. Beckett (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.5%
Edith Nourse Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who was one of the first women to serve in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to congress from Massachusetts...

Republican 1925 Re-elected Edith Nourse Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers
Edith Nourse Rogers was an American social welfare volunteer and politician who was one of the first women to serve in the United States Congress. She was the first woman elected to congress from Massachusetts...

 (R) 76.1%

Clement Gregory McDonough (D) 23.9%
William H. Bates
William H. Bates
For William Horatio Bates, the alternative eye therapist, see William Bates . For the United States Navy submarine, see .William Henry Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives notable for his staunch support of the United States Navy.Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he...

Republican 1950 Re-elected William H. Bates
William H. Bates
For William Horatio Bates, the alternative eye therapist, see William Bates . For the United States Navy submarine, see .William Henry Bates was a member of the United States House of Representatives notable for his staunch support of the United States Navy.Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he...

 (R) 73.7%

Richard M. Russell (D) 26.3%
Thomas J. Lane
Thomas J. Lane
Thomas Joseph Lane was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1941 to 1963, notable for having been re-elected after serving time in federal prison....

Democratic 1941 Re-elected Thomas J. Lane
Thomas J. Lane
Thomas Joseph Lane was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts from 1941 to 1963, notable for having been re-elected after serving time in federal prison....

 (D) 78.5%

Laurence A. Doyle (R) 20.8%
E. Frank Searle (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.8%
Angier Goodwin
Angier Goodwin
Angier Louis Goodwin was a Representative from Massachusetts.He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Angier Goodwin
Angier Goodwin
Angier Louis Goodwin was a Representative from Massachusetts.He graduated from Colby College in 1902, and attended Harvard Law School three years later...

 (R) 53.9%

John B. Carr (D) 46.1%
Donald W. Nicholson
Donald W. Nicholson
Donald William Nicholson was a 20th century American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools and took college extension courses. He first worked as a salesman, then during the First World War served overseas in the United States...

Republican 1947 Re-elected Donald W. Nicholson
Donald W. Nicholson
Donald William Nicholson was a 20th century American politician from the state of Massachusetts. Born in Wareham, Massachusetts, he attended the public schools and took college extension courses. He first worked as a salesman, then during the First World War served overseas in the United States...

 (R) 58.1%

August J. Cormier (D) 41.3%
Grace Farnsworth Luder (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.6%
Christian Herter
Christian Herter
Christian Archibald Herter was an American politician and statesman; 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957, and United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961.-Early life:...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Christian Herter
Christian Herter
Christian Archibald Herter was an American politician and statesman; 59th governor of Massachusetts from 1953 to 1957, and United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961.-Early life:...

 (R) 57.8%

Francis X. Hurley (D) 41.5%
Katherine L. S. Goddard (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.7%
John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....

Democratic 1946 Re-elected John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....

 (D) 82.3%

Vincent J. Celeste (R) 17.2%
Martha E. Geer (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.5%
John William McCormack
John William McCormack
John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts.McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971...

Democratic 1928 Re-elected John William McCormack
John William McCormack
John William McCormack was an American politician from Boston, Massachusetts.McCormack served as a member of United States House of Representatives from 1928 until he retired from political life in 1971...

 (D) 84.0%

John J. Biggins (R) 13.7%
Florence H. Luscomb (Prog) 1.8%
Anna B. Campbell (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.5%
Richard B. Wigglesworth Republican 1928 Re-elected Richard B. Wigglesworth (R) 62.2%
David J. Concannon (D) 37.3%
William R. Ferry (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.5%
Joseph William Martin, Jr.
Joseph William Martin, Jr.
Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995....

Republican 1924 Re-elected Joseph William Martin, Jr.
Joseph William Martin, Jr.
Joseph William Martin, Jr. was a Republican Congressman and Speaker of the House from North Attleborough, Massachusetts. He was notably the only Republican to serve as Speaker between 1931 and 1995....

 (R) 64.3%

Edward P. Grace (D) 35.3%
Paul D. Campbell (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%

Michigan 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
George G. Sadowski
George G. Sadowski
George Gregory Sadowski was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Sadowski was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended Ferry School. He attended high school in Foley, Alabama, and then returned to Detroit, where he graduated from Northeastern High School in 1920 and from the law...

Democratic 1942 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
Thaddeus M. Machrowicz
Thaddeus M. Machrowicz
Thaddeus Michael Machrowicz was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Machrowicz was born in Gostyń, Poland and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1902. They settled in Chicago, Illinois, but later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he attended parochial school...

 (D) 82.2%

Rudolph G. Tenerowicz (R) 15.9%
Dorothy Knight (Prog) 1.6%
Norman Frazier (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
Earl C. Michener
Earl C. Michener
Earl Cory Michener was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Michener was born near Attica in Seneca County, Ohio. He moved with his parents to Adrian, Michigan in 1889 and attended the public schools there. During the Spanish-American War, he served in the U.S...

Republican 1934 Retired
Republican hold
George Meader
George Meader
George Meader was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Meader was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan and attended the public schools of various cities in Michigan. He was a student at Ohio Wesleyan University from 1923 to 1925 and graduated from the University of Michigan, A.B. in 1927 and...

 (R) 60.4%

John P. Dawson (D) 39.0%
Walter S. Haynes (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.5%
Paul W. Shafer
Paul W. Shafer
Paul Werntz Shafer was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Shafer was born in Elkhart, Indiana and moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shafer, to Three Rivers, Michigan, where he attended public schools...

Republican 1936 Re-elected Paul W. Shafer
Paul W. Shafer
Paul Werntz Shafer was a politician and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan.Shafer was born in Elkhart, Indiana and moved with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Shafer, to Three Rivers, Michigan, where he attended public schools...

 (R) 61.4%

Thomas B. Woodworth (D) 37.6%
Lawrence A. Ruble (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 1.0%
Clare E. Hoffman Republican 1934 Re-elected Clare E. Hoffman (R) 68.6%
Forest A. Schoonard (D) 30.8%
Ralph C. March (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.7%
Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Gerald Ford
Gerald Ford
Gerald Rudolph "Jerry" Ford, Jr. was the 38th President of the United States, serving from 1974 to 1977, and the 40th Vice President of the United States serving from 1973 to 1974...

 (R) 66.7%

James H. McLaughlin (D) 32.9%
Ella Fruin (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
William W. Blackney
William W. Blackney
William Wallace Blackney was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Blackney was born in Clio, Michigan, and attended the public schools there. He went to Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan, and Ferris School in Big Rapids. He moved to Flint, in 1904 and served as county clerk of Genesee...

Republican 1938 Re-elected William W. Blackney
William W. Blackney
William Wallace Blackney was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Blackney was born in Clio, Michigan, and attended the public schools there. He went to Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan, and Ferris School in Big Rapids. He moved to Flint, in 1904 and served as county clerk of Genesee...

 (R) 52.8%

Herbert W. Devine (D) 46.3%
Howard E. Winters (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.5%
Shirley O. Foster (Prog) 0.3%
Genera Dollinger (Socialist Workers
Socialist Workers Party (United States)
The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba...

) 0.04%
Jesse P. Wolcott
Jesse P. Wolcott
Jesse Paine Wolcott was a politician and soldier from the U.S. state of Michigan.Wolcott was born to William Bradford Wolcott and Lillie Betsy Wolcott in Gardner, Massachusetts and attended the common and high schools there...

Republican 1930 Re-elected Jesse P. Wolcott
Jesse P. Wolcott
Jesse Paine Wolcott was a politician and soldier from the U.S. state of Michigan.Wolcott was born to William Bradford Wolcott and Lillie Betsy Wolcott in Gardner, Massachusetts and attended the common and high schools there...

 (R) 63.0%

Roy E. Visnaw (D) 36.6%
Clarence Dykehouse (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.4%
Fred L. Crawford
Fred L. Crawford
Fred Lewis Crawford was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Crawford was born in Dublin, Texas and attended local public schools. He went to business college at Peniel , and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He engaged in accountancy at Des Moines, Iowa, and Detroit,...

Republican 1934 Re-elected Fred L. Crawford
Fred L. Crawford
Fred Lewis Crawford was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Crawford was born in Dublin, Texas and attended local public schools. He went to business college at Peniel , and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He engaged in accountancy at Des Moines, Iowa, and Detroit,...

 (R) 60.5%

Leland S. Jennings (D) 38.7%
Ruth Larson (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.8%
Albert J. Engel
Albert J. Engel
Albert Joseph Engel was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Engel was born in New Washington, Ohio. He attended the public schools in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, and the Central YMCA College in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from the law department of Northwestern University,...

Republican 1934 Retired to run for Governor
Governor of Michigan
The Governor of Michigan is the chief executive of the U.S. State of Michigan. The current Governor is Rick Snyder, a member of the Republican Party.-Gubernatorial elections and term of office:...


Republican hold
Ruth Thompson
Ruth Thompson
Ruth Thompson was a Republican politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.-Biography:Thompson was born in Whitehall, Michigan and attended the public schools. She graduated from Muskegon Business College of nearby Muskegon in 1905, and became a lawyer with a private practice...

 (R) 54.5%

Noel P. Fox (D) 45.0%
Seth A. Davey (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.5%
Roy O. Woodruff
Roy O. Woodruff
Roy Orchard Woodruff was a politician, soldier, printer and dentist from the U.S. state of Michigan....

Republican 1920 Re-elected Roy O. Woodruff
Roy O. Woodruff
Roy Orchard Woodruff was a politician, soldier, printer and dentist from the U.S. state of Michigan....

 (R) 66.2%

William J. Kelly (D) 33.8%
Charles E. Potter
Charles E. Potter
Charles Edward Potter was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.-Early Life:...

Republican 1947 Re-elected Charles E. Potter
Charles E. Potter
Charles Edward Potter was a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from the state of Michigan.-Early Life:...

 (R) 66.5%

Fred L. Hanscom (D) 33.2%
Benjamin G. Roberts (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
John B. Bennett
John B. Bennett
John Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School...

Republican 1946 Re-elected John B. Bennett
John B. Bennett
John Bonifas Bennett was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.Bennett was born in Garden, Michigan, attended the public schools there and graduated from Watersmeet High School...

 (R) 61.7%

John Sabol (D) 38.3%
George D. O'Brien
George D. O'Brien
George Donoghue O’Brien was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected George D. O'Brien
George D. O'Brien
George Donoghue O’Brien was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives....

 (D) 61.4%

Clarence J. McLeod (R) 38.3%
Karl V. Kurtz (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.2%
Louis C. Rabaut
Louis C. Rabaut
Louis Charles Rabaut was politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was a Democratic congressman representing Michigan's 14th congressional district from 1935 to 1947, and from 1949 to 1961...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Louis C. Rabaut
Louis C. Rabaut
Louis Charles Rabaut was politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was a Democratic congressman representing Michigan's 14th congressional district from 1935 to 1947, and from 1949 to 1961...

 (D) 51.5%

Richard Durant (R) 48.3%
Herman G. Ottmer (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.2%
John D. Dingell, Sr.
John D. Dingell, Sr.
John David Dingell, Sr. was an American politician who represented Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1933 to 1955.-Life and career:Dingell was born in Detroit...

Democratic 1932 Re-elected John D. Dingell, Sr.
John D. Dingell, Sr.
John David Dingell, Sr. was an American politician who represented Michigan's 15th congressional district from 1933 to 1955.-Life and career:Dingell was born in Detroit...

 (D) 64.1%

Robert L. Berry (R) 35.7%
Harold Drake (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.2%
John Lesinski, Sr.
John Lesinski, Sr.
John Lesinski, Sr. was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was the father of John Lesinski, Jr., who took his seat in the United States House of Representatives upon his father's death....

Democratic 1932 Re-elected John Lesinski, Sr.
John Lesinski, Sr.
John Lesinski, Sr. was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He was the father of John Lesinski, Jr., who took his seat in the United States House of Representatives upon his father's death....

 (D) 60.7%

Kirby L. Wilson, Jr. (R) 38.5%
O. Don Christie (Prog) 0.5%
E. A. Johnson (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%
George A. Dondero Republican 1932 Re-elected George A. Dondero (R) 55.6%
Eugene G. Donohoe (D) 44.1%
A. J. Nellis (Proh
Prohibition Party
The Prohibition Party is a political party in the United States best known for its historic opposition to the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages. It is the oldest existing third party in the US. The party was an integral part of the temperance movement...

) 0.3%

Minnesota 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
August H. Andresen Republican 1934 Re-elected August H. Andresen (R) 67.1%
Burton Chambers (DFL) 32.9%
Joseph P. O'Hara
Joseph P. O'Hara
Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Joseph P. O'Hara
Joseph P. O'Hara
Joseph Patrick O'Hara was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota.-Early life:O'Hara was born in Tipton, Cedar County, Iowa, on January 23, 1895. He attended the public schools and graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School...

 (R) 59.9%

Harry Sieben (DFL) 40.1%
Roy W. Wier Democratic 1948 Re-elected Roy W. Wier (DFL) 51.7%
Alfred D. Lindley (R) 48.3%
Eugene McCarthy
Eugene McCarthy
Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy was an American politician, poet, and a long-time member of the United States Congress from Minnesota. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the U.S. Senate from 1959 to 1971.In the 1968 presidential election, McCarthy was the first...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Eugene McCarthy
Eugene McCarthy
Eugene Joseph "Gene" McCarthy was an American politician, poet, and a long-time member of the United States Congress from Minnesota. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1949 to 1959 and the U.S. Senate from 1959 to 1971.In the 1968 presidential election, McCarthy was the first...

 (DFL) 60.4%

Ward Fleming (R) 39.6%
Walter Judd
Walter Judd
Walter Henry Judd was an American politician best known for his battle in Congress to define the conservative position on China as all-out support for the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-sheck and opposition to the Communists under Mao...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Walter Judd
Walter Judd
Walter Henry Judd was an American politician best known for his battle in Congress to define the conservative position on China as all-out support for the Nationalists under Chiang Kai-sheck and opposition to the Communists under Mao...

 (R) 58.7%

Marcella F. Killen (DFL) 40.2%
Grace H. Carlson (Socialist Workers
Socialist Workers Party (United States)
The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba...

) 1.1%
Fred Marshall
Fred Marshall
Fred Marshall, , was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Minnesota....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Fred Marshall
Fred Marshall
Fred Marshall, , was a member of the United States House of Representatives from the U.S. state of Minnesota....

 (DFL) 56.2%

Robert F. Lee (R) 43.8%
H. Carl Andersen Republican 1938 Re-elected H. Carl Andersen (R) 61.7%
Carl J. Eastvold (DFL) 38.3%
James M. Youngdale (W/I
Write-in candidate
A write-in candidate is a candidate in an election whose name does not appear on the ballot, but for whom voters may vote nonetheless by writing in the person's name. Some states and local jurisdictions allow a voter to affix a sticker with a write-in candidate's name on it to the ballot in lieu...

) 0.006%
John Blatnik
John Blatnik
John Anton Blatnik was a United States Congressman from Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , which is affiliated with the Democratic Party....

Democratic 1946 Re-elected John Blatnik
John Blatnik
John Anton Blatnik was a United States Congressman from Minnesota. He was a member of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party , which is affiliated with the Democratic Party....

 (DFL) 62.9%

William A. Pittenger (R) 37.1%
Harold Hagen
Harold Hagen
Harold Christian Hagen was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955....

Republican 1944 Re-elected Harold Hagen
Harold Hagen
Harold Christian Hagen was a Minnesota politician. He was a Farmer-Laborite and then a Republican, serving the ninth district from 1943 to 1955....

 (R) 61.9%

Curtiss Olson (DFL) 33.5%
August J. Duren (I) 4.6%

Mississippi 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
John E. Rankin
John E. Rankin
John Elliott Rankin was a Democratic congressman from the U.S. State of Mississippi who supported racial segregation and, on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, voiced racist views on African Americans and Jews and even accused Albert Einstein of being a communist agitator.In...

Democratic 1920 Re-elected John E. Rankin
John E. Rankin
John Elliott Rankin was a Democratic congressman from the U.S. State of Mississippi who supported racial segregation and, on the floor of the United States House of Representatives, voiced racist views on African Americans and Jews and even accused Albert Einstein of being a communist agitator.In...

 (D) 92.5%

Glenn Hayes (R) 7.5%
Jamie L. Whitten
Jamie L. Whitten
Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi...

Democratic 1941 Re-elected Jamie L. Whitten
Jamie L. Whitten
Jamie Lloyd Whitten was a United States Representative from Mississippi, who was of English and Swedish descent. He is the second-longest serving U.S. Representative ever and the fourth longest serving U.S. member of Congress ever.-Early life:Jamie Whitten was born in Cascilla, Mississippi...

 (D) Unopposed
William Madison Whittington
William Madison Whittington
William Madison Whittington was a Democratic politician from Mississippi. Whittington was a Representative to the 69th United States Congress in 1925, and the twelve succeeding Congresses ....

Democratic 1924 Retired
Democratic hold
Frank E. Smith
Frank E. Smith
Frank Ellis Smith was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born in Sidon, Mississippi, Smith attended the public schools of Sidon and Greenwood, Mississippi....

 (D) 92.5%

Nelson E. Taylor (R) 7.5%
Thomas Abernethy
Thomas Abernethy
Thomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools....

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Thomas Abernethy
Thomas Abernethy
Thomas Gerstle Abernethy was a member of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in Eupora, Mississippi. He attended the local public schools....

 (D) 95.8%

G. O. Deaton (R) 4.2%
W. Arthur Winstead
W. Arthur Winstead
William Arthur Winstead was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born near Philadelphia, Mississippi, Winstead attended the public schools Clarke Memorial College, in Newton, Mississippi, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He graduated from Mississippi Southern College at Hattiesburg in...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected W. Arthur Winstead
W. Arthur Winstead
William Arthur Winstead was a U.S. Representative from Mississippi.Born near Philadelphia, Mississippi, Winstead attended the public schools Clarke Memorial College, in Newton, Mississippi, and the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa.He graduated from Mississippi Southern College at Hattiesburg in...

 (D) 97.6%

J. Clay Erwin (R) 2.4%
William M. Colmer
William M. Colmer
William Meyers Colmer was a Mississippi politician.Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College...

Democratic 1932 Re-elected William M. Colmer
William M. Colmer
William Meyers Colmer was a Mississippi politician.Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College...

 (D) 87.9%

Frank H. Harper (I) 12.1%
John Bell Williams
John Bell Williams
John Bell Williams was an American Democratic politician who was governor of Mississippi from 1968 to 1972.-Biography:...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected John Bell Williams
John Bell Williams
John Bell Williams was an American Democratic politician who was governor of Mississippi from 1968 to 1972.-Biography:...

 (D) 96.4%

James A. White (R) 3.6%

Missouri 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Clare Magee
Clare Magee
Clare Magee was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born on a farm in Putnam County near Livonia, Missouri, MageeGraduate of Unionville High School.Student in Kirksville State Teachers College in 1916....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Clare Magee
Clare Magee
Clare Magee was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born on a farm in Putnam County near Livonia, Missouri, MageeGraduate of Unionville High School.Student in Kirksville State Teachers College in 1916....

 (D) 54.4%

Samuel W. Arnold (R) 45.6%
Morgan M. Moulder
Morgan M. Moulder
Morgan Moore Moulder was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Linn Creek, Missouri, Moulder attended the public schools of Linn Creek and Lebanon, Missouri, and the University of Missouri....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Morgan M. Moulder
Morgan M. Moulder
Morgan Moore Moulder was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Linn Creek, Missouri, Moulder attended the public schools of Linn Creek and Lebanon, Missouri, and the University of Missouri....

 (D) 53.0%

Max Schwabe (R) 47.0%
Phil J. Welch
Phil J. Welch
Philip James Welch was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, Welch was educated in the public schools.He engaged in the furniture business 1916-1931.Treasurer of city of St...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Phil J. Welch
Phil J. Welch
Philip James Welch was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri, Welch was educated in the public schools.He engaged in the furniture business 1916-1931.Treasurer of city of St...

 (D) 51.1%

William C. Cole (R) 48.9%
Leonard Irving
Leonard Irving
Theodore Leonard Irving was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, Irving moved with his parents to a farm in North Dakota.He attended the public schools of North Dakota....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Leonard Irving
Leonard Irving
Theodore Leonard Irving was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota, Irving moved with his parents to a farm in North Dakota.He attended the public schools of North Dakota....

 (D) 61.6%

Vernon D. Fulcrut (R) 38.4%
Richard Bolling Democratic 1948 Re-elected Richard Bolling (D) 54.5%
Richard C. Jensen (R) 45.5%
George H. Christopher
George H. Christopher
George Henry Christopher was a Democratic Party representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district from and from the Missouri's 4th congressional district from January 3, 1955 until his death January 23, 1959.He was born on a farm in Bates County, Missouri near Butler, Missouri...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Orland K. Armstrong
Orland K. Armstrong
Orland Kay Amstrong was a Republican United States Representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953. He did not seek re-election in 1952....

 (R) 50.7%

George H. Christopher (D) 49.3%
Dewey Short Republican 1934 Re-elected Dewey Short (R) 58.7%
Daniel J. Leary (D) 41.3%
A. S. J. Carnahan
A. S. J. Carnahan
Albert Sidney Johnson Carnahan was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for southeastern Missouri for 14 years, as well as the first member of the Carnahan Family to serve in public office.-Early life:Carnahan was born near Ellsinore, Missouri, and...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected A. S. J. Carnahan
A. S. J. Carnahan
Albert Sidney Johnson Carnahan was an American politician. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for southeastern Missouri for 14 years, as well as the first member of the Carnahan Family to serve in public office.-Early life:Carnahan was born near Ellsinore, Missouri, and...

 (D) 54.6%

Parke M. Banta (R) 45.4%
Clarence Cannon
Clarence Cannon
Clarence Andrew Cannon was a Democratic Congressmember from Missouri. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.-Biography:...

Democratic 1922 Re-elected Clarence Cannon
Clarence Cannon
Clarence Andrew Cannon was a Democratic Congressmember from Missouri. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropriations.-Biography:...

 (D) 61.4%

John H. Fahien (R) 38.6%
Paul C. Jones
Paul C. Jones
Paul Caruthers Jones was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Kennett, Missouri, Jones attended the Kennett public schools. He was graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.J. degree in 1923. He served as a member of the Kennett city council from 1931 to 1933 and as mayor of...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Paul C. Jones
Paul C. Jones
Paul Caruthers Jones was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in Kennett, Missouri, Jones attended the Kennett public schools. He was graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.J. degree in 1923. He served as a member of the Kennett city council from 1931 to 1933 and as mayor of...

 (D) Unopposed
John B. Sullivan
John B. Sullivan
John Berchmans Sullivan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. He was a Democrat. He was married to Leonor Kretzer Sullivan....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected John B. Sullivan
John B. Sullivan
John Berchmans Sullivan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. He was a Democrat. He was married to Leonor Kretzer Sullivan....

 (D) 64.5%

Sidney J. Redmond (R) 35.1%
Don Lohbeck (Christian Nationalist) 0.3%
Raymond W. Karst
Raymond W. Karst
Raymond Willard Karst was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in South St. Louis, Missouri, Karst attended Wyman grade school and St. Louis Academy....

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Thomas B. Curtis
Thomas B. Curtis
Thomas Bradford Curtis was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Curtis attended the public schools of Webster Groves, Missouri. He attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, earning an A.B. in 1932. He was admitted to the bar in 1934 and commenced the...

 (R) 50.9%

Raymond W. Karst (D) 49.0%
Joseph Intaliata (Christian Nationalist) 0.09%
Frank M. Karsten
Frank M. Karsten
Frank Melvin Karsten was a Democratic United States Representative from Missouri.Born in San Antonio, Texas, Karsten graduated from Beaumont High School, St...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Frank M. Karsten
Frank M. Karsten
Frank Melvin Karsten was a Democratic United States Representative from Missouri.Born in San Antonio, Texas, Karsten graduated from Beaumont High School, St...

 (D) 68.2%

Hal A. Hamilton (R) 31.7%
Edward Abshier (Christian Nationalist) 0.1%

Montana 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Mike Mansfield
Mike Mansfield
Michael Joseph Mansfield was an American Democratic politician and the longest-serving Majority Leader of the United States Senate, serving from 1961 to 1977. He also served as United States Ambassador to Japan for over ten years...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Mike Mansfield
Mike Mansfield
Michael Joseph Mansfield was an American Democratic politician and the longest-serving Majority Leader of the United States Senate, serving from 1961 to 1977. He also served as United States Ambassador to Japan for over ten years...

 (D) 60.2%

Ralph Y. McGinnis (R) 38.7%
Leverne Hamilton (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 1.0%
Wesley A. D'Ewart
Wesley A. D'Ewart
Wesley Abner D'Ewart was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts as the son of William John D'Ewart and Mary Elizabeth Barnard. In a special election due to the death of James F...

Republican 1945 Re-elected Wesley A. D'Ewart
Wesley A. D'Ewart
Wesley Abner D'Ewart was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts as the son of William John D'Ewart and Mary Elizabeth Barnard. In a special election due to the death of James F...

 (R) 54.1%

John J. Holmes (D) 44.8%
Chester L. Kinsey (Prog) 1.2%

Nebraska 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Carl T. Curtis Republican 1938 Re-elected Carl T. Curtis (R) 54.5%
Clarence G. Miles (D) 45.5%
Eugene D. O'Sullivan
Eugene D. O'Sullivan
Eugene Daniel O'Sullivan was an American Democratic Party politician from Nebraska.He was born in on a cattle ranch near Kent, Kansas to John E. O'Sullivan and Josephine Kluh O'Sullivan on May 31, 1883. He was married to Ellen Katherine Lovely. He graduated from Christian Brothers College, in St....

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Howard Buffett
Howard Buffett
Howard Homan Buffett was an Omaha, Nebraska businessman, investor, and four-term Republican United States Representative. Buffett was the father of Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor.-Early life:...

 (R) 63.5%

Eugene D. O'Sullivan (D) 36.5%
Karl Stefan
Karl Stefan
Karl Stefan was a US State of Nebraska Republican politician.He was born on a farm in Zebrakov, Bohemia on March 1, 1884. In 1885 he moved with his parents to Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.. He was taught in the public schools and later a Y.M.C.A. night school...

Republican 1934 Re-elected Karl Stefan
Karl Stefan
Karl Stefan was a US State of Nebraska Republican politician.He was born on a farm in Zebrakov, Bohemia on March 1, 1884. In 1885 he moved with his parents to Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.. He was taught in the public schools and later a Y.M.C.A. night school...

 (R) 66.9%

Duane K. Peterson (D) 33.1%
Arthur L. Miller
Arthur L. Miller
Arthur Lewis Miller was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Plainview, Nebraska, he graduated from the Plainview High School in 1911 and from Loyola Medical School in Chicago in 1918. He then taught rural school in Plainview from 1911 to 1913. He was a member of the United...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Arthur L. Miller
Arthur L. Miller
Arthur Lewis Miller was a Nebraska Republican politician.Born on a farm near Plainview, Nebraska, he graduated from the Plainview High School in 1911 and from Loyola Medical School in Chicago in 1918. He then taught rural school in Plainview from 1911 to 1913. He was a member of the United...

 (R) 65.8%

Hans J. Holtorf, Jr. (D) 34.2%

Nevada 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Walter S. Baring, Jr.
Walter S. Baring, Jr.
Walter Stephan Baring, Jr. was a United States Representative from Nevada.Baring came from a political family. His father served on the Esmarelda County Commission for a while, until he moved the family to Reno, Nevada. His father then managed a furniture store. Baring graduated from the...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Walter S. Baring, Jr.
Walter S. Baring, Jr.
Walter Stephan Baring, Jr. was a United States Representative from Nevada.Baring came from a political family. His father served on the Esmarelda County Commission for a while, until he moved the family to Reno, Nevada. His father then managed a furniture store. Baring graduated from the...

 (D) 52.8%

A. E. MacKenzie (R) 47.2%

New Hampshire 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Chester Earl Merrow
Chester Earl Merrow
Chester Earl Merrow was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, Merrow attended the public schools and Brewster Free Academy in Wolfeboro from 1921 to 1925...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Chester Earl Merrow
Chester Earl Merrow
Chester Earl Merrow was a U.S. Representative from New Hampshire.Born in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, Merrow attended the public schools and Brewster Free Academy in Wolfeboro from 1921 to 1925...

 (R) 57.5%

Frank L. Sullivan (D) 42.5%
Norris Cotton
Norris Cotton
Norris H. Cotton was an American Republican politician from the state of New Hampshire.Norris Cotton was born on a farm in Warren, New Hampshire. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Wesleyan University in Connecticut...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Norris Cotton
Norris Cotton
Norris H. Cotton was an American Republican politician from the state of New Hampshire.Norris Cotton was born on a farm in Warren, New Hampshire. He was educated at Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire and Wesleyan University in Connecticut...

 (R) 64.5%

George Brummer (D) 35.5%

New Jersey 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Charles A. Wolverton
Charles A. Wolverton
Charles Anderson Wolverton was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.After receiving a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900, Wolverton practiced...

Republican 1926 Re-elected Charles A. Wolverton
Charles A. Wolverton
Charles Anderson Wolverton was a Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives for nearly 32 years, from 1927 to 1959.After receiving a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1900, Wolverton practiced...

 (R) 56.7%

John J. Crean (D) 43.3%
T. Millet Hand
T. Millet Hand
Thomas Millet Hand was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1945-1957.-Biography:Hand was born in Cape May, New Jersey on July 7, 1902, and attended the local public schools...

Republican 1944 Re-elected T. Millet Hand
T. Millet Hand
Thomas Millet Hand was an American Republican Party politician who represented New Jersey's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1945-1957.-Biography:Hand was born in Cape May, New Jersey on July 7, 1902, and attended the local public schools...

 (R) 54.3%

Elmer H. Wene (D) 45.7%
James C. Auchincloss
James C. Auchincloss
James Coats Auchincloss was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–1965....

Republican 1942 Re-elected James C. Auchincloss
James C. Auchincloss
James Coats Auchincloss was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–1965....

 (R) 62.4%

John C. Applegate (D) 37.0%
Frances Leber (Prog) 0.6%
Charles R. Howell
Charles R. Howell
Charles Robert Howell was an American Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Charles R. Howell
Charles R. Howell
Charles Robert Howell was an American Democratic Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955....

 (D) 52.2%

Gill Robb Wilson (R) 47.8%
Charles A. Eaton Republican 1924 Re-elected Charles A. Eaton (R) 61.6%
Thomas Chabrak (D) 38.4%
Clifford P. Case
Clifford P. Case
Clifford Philip Case was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives and the State of New Jersey in the United States Senate .-Biography:Clifford P. Case was born in Franklin Park in Somerset County, New Jersey...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Clifford P. Case
Clifford P. Case
Clifford Philip Case was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who represented in the United States House of Representatives and the State of New Jersey in the United States Senate .-Biography:Clifford P. Case was born in Franklin Park in Somerset County, New Jersey...

 (R) 62.2%

Harry Mopsick (D) 37.8%
William B. Widnall
William B. Widnall
William Beck Widnall was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years representing the 7th district of New Jersey as a Republican....

Republican 1950 Re-elected William B. Widnall
William B. Widnall
William Beck Widnall was a member of the United States House of Representatives for 24 years representing the 7th district of New Jersey as a Republican....

 (R) 69.7%

Emil M. Wulster (D) 30.3%
Gordon Canfield
Gordon Canfield
Gordon Canfield was an American lawyer and politician. Canfield, a Republican, was first a secretary under the United States Representative for New Jersey's 8th District, George N...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Gordon Canfield
Gordon Canfield
Gordon Canfield was an American lawyer and politician. Canfield, a Republican, was first a secretary under the United States Representative for New Jersey's 8th District, George N...

 (R) 63.6%

Charles H. Roemer (D) 36.0%
Joseph Carie (Fusion) 0.4%
Harry Lancaster Towe Republican 1942 Re-elected Harry Lancaster Towe (R) 57.8%
Karl D. Van Wagner (D) 32.8%
Carl E. Ring (I) 9.3%
Peter W. Rodino, Jr. Democratic 1948 Re-elected Peter W. Rodino, Jr. (D) 61.0%
William H. Rawson (R) 39.0%
Hugh Joseph Addonizio Democratic 1948 Re-elected Hugh Joseph Addonizio (D) 51.6%
Albert L. Vreeland (R) 47.5%
William E. Bohannon (Socialist Workers
Socialist Workers Party (United States)
The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba...

) 0.9%
Robert W. Kean Republican 1938 Re-elected Robert W. Kean (R) 53.1%
Harry Dudkin (D) 44.7%
Katherine A. Van Orden (Prog) 2.2%
Mary Teresa Norton
Mary Teresa Norton
Mary Teresa Norton was an American politician. The sixth woman in the United States Congress, she was the first from an Eastern state , and the first non-Republican ....

Democratic 1924 Retired
Democratic hold
Alfred Dennis Sieminski (D) 51.9%
Edward S. Binkowski (R) 41.4%
Michael A. Fiore (I) 6.7%
Edward J. Hart
Edward J. Hart
Edward Joseph Hart was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1935-1955.-Early years and education:Hart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 25, 1893, where he...

Democratic 1934 Re-elected Edward J. Hart
Edward J. Hart
Edward Joseph Hart was an American Democratic Party politician who represented New Jersey's 14th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1935-1955.-Early years and education:Hart was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on March 25, 1893, where he...

 (D) 59.2%

Michael Bongiovanni (R) 40.8%

New Mexico 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Antonio M. Fernandez
Antonio M. Fernández
Antonio Manuel Fernández was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born in Springer, New Mexico where he attended the public schools, and Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Antonio M. Fernandez
Antonio M. Fernández
Antonio Manuel Fernández was a United States Representative from New Mexico. He was born in Springer, New Mexico where he attended the public schools, and Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico...

 (D) 28.8%

John J. Dempsey
John J. Dempsey
John Joseph Dempsey was a United States Representative from New Mexico who also served as the 13th Governor of New Mexico. He was born in White Haven, Pennsylvania where he attended grade school. Employed as a telegrapher, he held various positions with the Brooklyn Union Elevator Company...

 (D) 28.7%

Steiner Mason (R) 22.3%
Jose E. Armijo (R) 20.3%
John E. Miles
John E. Miles
John Easten Miles was a U.S. politician who served as the 12th Governor of the state of New Mexico.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Retired
Democratic hold

New York 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
W. Kingsland Macy
W. Kingsland Macy
William Kingsland "King" Macy was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from Groton School William Kingsland "King" Macy (November 21, 1889 – July 15, 1961) was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from...

Republican 1946 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Ernest Greenwood
Ernest Greenwood
Ernest Greenwood was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, he attended the public schools of Halifax and the Evening Technical Institute and College. He was employed with engineering firms in Sheffield in 1905 and 1906, and Halifax from 1907 to 1910...

 (D) 49.2%

W. Kingsland Macy (R) 49.1%
Otto Skottedal (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.7%
Leonard W. Hall
Leonard W. Hall
Leonard Wood Hall was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, he attended the public schools and graduated from the law department of Georgetown University in 1920...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Leonard W. Hall
Leonard W. Hall
Leonard Wood Hall was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Oyster Bay, Nassau County, he attended the public schools and graduated from the law department of Georgetown University in 1920...

 (R) 67.1%

Lawrence W. McKeown (D) 31.2%
Henry Dolimer (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.7%
Henry J. Latham
Henry J. Latham
Henry Jepson Latham was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Latham was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1931. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1941 until 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1942...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Henry J. Latham
Henry J. Latham
Henry Jepson Latham was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Latham was born in Brooklyn. He graduated from Brooklyn Law School in 1931. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1941 until 1942. He served in the United States Navy from 1942...

 (R) 56.3%

James Pasta (D) 33.6%
Mark Starr (Liberal) 6.8%
Arnold J. Olenick (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 3.3%
L. Gary Clemente
L. Gary Clemente
Louis Gary Clemente was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he attended St. Ann's Academy in New York City and LaSalle Military Academy in Oakdale. He received a Reserve officer's certificate at Plattsburgh in 1925 and a Reserve commission in 1929...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected L. Gary Clemente
L. Gary Clemente
Louis Gary Clemente was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he attended St. Ann's Academy in New York City and LaSalle Military Academy in Oakdale. He received a Reserve officer's certificate at Plattsburgh in 1925 and a Reserve commission in 1929...

 (D) 54.2%

Gregory McMahon (R) 41.8%
Mary Murphy (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 4.0%
T. Vincent Quinn
T. Vincent Quinn
Thomas Vincent Quinn of Jackson Heights, Queens was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1949 to 1951.-Career:* Fordham University Law School, graduated 1924* Assistant District Attorney, Queens County, NY, 1931-1934....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected T. Vincent Quinn
T. Vincent Quinn
Thomas Vincent Quinn of Jackson Heights, Queens was a U.S. Representative from New York from 1949 to 1951.-Career:* Fordham University Law School, graduated 1924* Assistant District Attorney, Queens County, NY, 1931-1934....

 (D) 48.4%

Robert Tripp Ross (R) 41.1%
Bernard Brown (Liberal) 6.0%
Joseph Shill (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 4.5%
James J. Delaney Democratic 1948 Re-elected James J. Delaney (D) 56.8%
Herbert Suppan (R) 38.9%
Rose Podmaka (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 4.3%
Louis B. Heller
Louis B. Heller
Louis Benjamin Heller was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Democratic 1949 Re-elected Louis B. Heller
Louis B. Heller
Louis Benjamin Heller was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (D) 57.0%

Francis E. Dorn (R) 36.5%
Lester Zirin (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 6.5%
Joseph L. Pfeifer
Joseph L. Pfeifer
Joseph Lawrence Pfeifer was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended St. Nicholas Parochial School, St. Leonard's Academy, and St. Francis College in Brooklyn. He graduated from Long Island Medical College in 1914 and was licensed to practice the same year...

Democratic 1934 Lost renomination
Democratic hold
Victor Anfuso
Victor Anfuso
Victor L'Episcopo Anfuso was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (D) 61.9%

Joseph R. Fontanetta (R) 27.2%
Antonio Iandiorio (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 6.0%
August Claessens (Liberal) 4.9%
Eugene James Keogh
Eugene James Keogh
Eugene James Keogh was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Life and Career:...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Eugene James Keogh
Eugene James Keogh
Eugene James Keogh was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Life and Career:...

 (D) 91.0%

Helen Wishnofsky (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 9.0%
Edna F. Kelly
Edna F. Kelly
Edna Flannery Kelly was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kelly was born in East Hampton, New York. She graduated from Hunter College in 1928...

Democratic 1949 Re-elected Edna F. Kelly
Edna F. Kelly
Edna Flannery Kelly was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kelly was born in East Hampton, New York. She graduated from Hunter College in 1928...

 (D) 67.1%

David L. Damuels (R) 25.6%
Gerald Root (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 7.4%
James J. Heffernan
James J. Heffernan
James J. Heffernan was born in Brooklyn, New York, November 8, 1888, died January 27, 1967. He was a U.S. Representative from New York, 1941-53. He was a Democrat.-Source:...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected James J. Heffernan
James J. Heffernan
James J. Heffernan was born in Brooklyn, New York, November 8, 1888, died January 27, 1967. He was a U.S. Representative from New York, 1941-53. He was a Democrat.-Source:...

 (D) 62.9%

Alfred C. McKenzie (R) 29.4%
Blanche Katx (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 7.7%
John J. Rooney
John J. Rooney
John James Rooney was a Democratic politician from New York.Rooney was born in Brooklyn in 1903. In 1925, he graduated with a law degree from Fordham University and practiced law following his admission to the bar the next year...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected John J. Rooney
John J. Rooney
John James Rooney was a Democratic politician from New York.Rooney was born in Brooklyn in 1903. In 1925, he graduated with a law degree from Fordham University and practiced law following his admission to the bar the next year...

 (D) 61.6%

Joseph J. Petito (R) 33.1%
Vincent J. Longhi (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 5.3%
Donald L. O'Toole
Donald L. O'Toole
Donald Lawrence O'Toole was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended public and parochial schools, graduated from St. James Academy in Brooklyn in 1916, and from the law department of Fordham University in 1925...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Donald L. O'Toole
Donald L. O'Toole
Donald Lawrence O'Toole was a United States Representative from New York. Born in Brooklyn, he attended public and parochial schools, graduated from St. James Academy in Brooklyn in 1916, and from the law department of Fordham University in 1925...

 (D) 56.9%

James F. O'Hara (R) 36.7%
Ralph Shapiro (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 6.5%
Abraham J. Multer
Abraham J. Multer
Abraham Jacob Multer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945...

Democratic 1947 Re-elected Abraham J. Multer
Abraham J. Multer
Abraham Jacob Multer was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from City College of New York in 1921 and Brooklyn Law School in 1922. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1943 until 1945...

 (D) 70.6%

P. Vincent Landi (R) 20.1%
Helen Phillips (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 9.3%
Emanuel Celler
Emanuel Celler
Emanuel Celler was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:...

Democratic 1922 Re-elected Emanuel Celler
Emanuel Celler
Emanuel Celler was an American politician from New York who served in the United States House of Representatives for almost 50 years, from March 1923 to January 1973. He was a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life:...

 (D) 72.8%

Louis H. Heiger (R) 17.2%
William Podell (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 10.0%
James J. Murphy
James J. Murphy
James J. Murphy was a United States Representative from New York. He was born in Brooklyn. He was educated in the public schools of Staten Island and served as a noncommissioned officer with the First New York Cavalry on the Mexican border in 1916...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected James J. Murphy
James J. Murphy
James J. Murphy was a United States Representative from New York. He was born in Brooklyn. He was educated in the public schools of Staten Island and served as a noncommissioned officer with the First New York Cavalry on the Mexican border in 1916...

 (D) 50.5%

Edward J. McCormick (R) 44.4%
Frank Cremonesi (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 5.2%
Frederic Rene Coudert, Jr.
Frederic René Coudert, Jr.
Frederic René Coudert Jr. ; born, died in New York City) was a Representative from New York.-Background:Coudert attended Browning and Morristown Schools in New York City, then graduated from Columbia University in 1918 and from its law school in 1922...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Frederic Rene Coudert, Jr.
Frederic René Coudert, Jr.
Frederic René Coudert Jr. ; born, died in New York City) was a Representative from New York.-Background:Coudert attended Browning and Morristown Schools in New York City, then graduated from Columbia University in 1918 and from its law school in 1922...

 (R) 53.4%

Irving M. Engel (D) 41.5%
Robert T. Leicester (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 5.1%
Vito Marcantonio
Vito Marcantonio
Vito Anthony Marcantonio was an American lawyer and democratic socialist politician. Originally a member of the Republican Party and a supporter of Fiorello LaGuardia, he switched to the American Labor Party.-Early life:...

Labor 1938 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
James G. Donovan
James G. Donovan
James George Donovan was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Donovan was born in Clinton, Massachusetts. He attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1916 until 1917. He served in the United States Navy during World War I. He attended...

 (D) 57.8%

Vito Marcantonio (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 42.2%
Arthur George Klein
Arthur George Klein
Arthur George Klein was a United States Representative from New York.He was born in New York City August 8, 1904. He attended public schools and Washington Square College of New York University at New York City...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Arthur George Klein
Arthur George Klein
Arthur George Klein was a United States Representative from New York.He was born in New York City August 8, 1904. He attended public schools and Washington Square College of New York University at New York City...

 (D) 66.4%

Edward I. Goldberg (R) 23.8%
Bernard Harkavy (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 9.7%
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. was an American politician. He was the fifth child of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sr. and his wife Eleanor.-Personal life:...

Democratic 1949 Re-elected Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Jr. was an American politician. He was the fifth child of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Sr. and his wife Eleanor.-Personal life:...

 (D) 62.1%

Henry V. Poor (R) 31.7%
John W. Darr, Jr. (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 6.2%
Jacob K. Javits
Jacob K. Javits
Jacob Koppel "Jack" Javits was a politician who served as United States Senator from New York from 1957 to 1981. A liberal Republican, he was originally allied with Governor Nelson Rockefeller, fellow U.S...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Jacob K. Javits
Jacob K. Javits
Jacob Koppel "Jack" Javits was a politician who served as United States Senator from New York from 1957 to 1981. A liberal Republican, he was originally allied with Governor Nelson Rockefeller, fellow U.S...

 (R) 61.8%

Bennett I. Schlessel (D) 32.9%
William M. Mandel (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 5.3%
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives . He was the first person of African-American descent elected to Congress from New York and became a powerful national politician...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr.
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., was an American politician and pastor who represented Harlem, New York City, in the United States House of Representatives . He was the first person of African-American descent elected to Congress from New York and became a powerful national politician...

 (D) 63.5%

Elmer A. Carter (R) 27.4%
John Quillian (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 9.1%
Walter A. Lynch
Walter A. Lynch
Walter Aloysius Lynch was an American politician from New York.-Life:He graduated from Fordham University in 1915 and Fordham University School of Law in 1918...

Democratic 1940 Retired to run for Governor
Governor of New York
The Governor of the State of New York is the chief executive of the State of New York. The governor is the head of the executive branch of New York's state government and the commander-in-chief of the state's military and naval forces. The officeholder is afforded the courtesy title of His/Her...


Democratic hold
Sidney A. Fine
Sidney A. Fine
Sidney Asher Fine was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Fine was born in New York City. He graduated from City College of New York in 1923 and Columbia University Law School in 1926. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1945 until 1946...

 (D) 56.3%

William J. Waterman (R) 19.4%
Harold Bauman (Liberal) 15.7%
Robert Diamond (Liberal) 8.6%
Isidore Dollinger
Isidore Dollinger
Isidore Dollinger was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from New York between 1949 and 1959.Dollinger was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1925 and from New York Law School in 1928. He was admitted to the New York state bar in 1929...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Isidore Dollinger
Isidore Dollinger
Isidore Dollinger was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from New York between 1949 and 1959.Dollinger was born in New York City. He graduated from New York University in 1925 and from New York Law School in 1928. He was admitted to the New York state bar in 1929...

 (D) 62.5%

Barnett Levy (R) 12.9%
Herman Woskow (Liberal) 12.3%
Stephen J. White (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 12.3%
Charles A. Buckley
Charles A. Buckley
Charles Anthony Buckley was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Democratic 1934 Re-elected Charles A. Buckley
Charles A. Buckley
Charles Anthony Buckley was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (D) 46.8%

Solon S. Kane (R) 29.5%
Max Bloom (Liberal) 15.2%
Charles J. Hendley (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 8.5%
Christopher C. McGrath
Christopher C. McGrath
Christopher Columbus McGrath was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from Clason Military Academy in the Bronx in 1921 and from Fordham University School of Law in 1924. He was admitted to the bar in 1927 and commenced the practice of law in New York...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Christopher C. McGrath
Christopher C. McGrath
Christopher Columbus McGrath was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New York City, he graduated from Clason Military Academy in the Bronx in 1921 and from Fordham University School of Law in 1924. He was admitted to the bar in 1927 and commenced the practice of law in New York...

 (D) 51.4%

Fred E. Schiemann (R) 33.1%
Ernest Doerfler (Liberal) 8.6%
August Buhr (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 6.9%
Ralph W. Gwinn
Ralph W. Gwinn
Ralph Waldo Gwinn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gwinn was born in Noblesville, Indiana. He graduated from DePauw University in 1905 and Columbia University Law School in 1908. He served as a special representative of the Secretary of War in the...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Ralph W. Gwinn
Ralph W. Gwinn
Ralph Waldo Gwinn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gwinn was born in Noblesville, Indiana. He graduated from DePauw University in 1905 and Columbia University Law School in 1908. He served as a special representative of the Secretary of War in the...

 (R) 55.9%

George A. Brenner (D) 42.7%
Michele Cimbalo (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.4%
Ralph A. Gamble
Ralph A. Gamble
Ralph Abernethy Gamble was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gamble was born in Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated from Princeton University in 1909, George Washington University Law School in 1911 and from Columbia Law School in 1912. He was a member...

Republican 1937 Re-elected Ralph A. Gamble
Ralph A. Gamble
Ralph Abernethy Gamble was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Gamble was born in Yankton, South Dakota. He graduated from Princeton University in 1909, George Washington University Law School in 1911 and from Columbia Law School in 1912. He was a member...

 (R) 67.5%

Morris E. Lasker (D) 29.8%
Walter Luftman (Liberal) 1.4%
William K. Maloney (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.4%
Katharine St. George
Katharine St. George
Katharine Price Collier St. George was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and a cousin of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.-Early life and family:...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Katharine St. George
Katharine St. George
Katharine Price Collier St. George was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York, and a cousin of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt.-Early life and family:...

 (R) 61.8%

Harry O. Prince (D) 36.8%
Harold Chown (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.4%
Jay Le Fevre
Jay Le Fevre
Jay Le Fevre was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New Paltz, Ulster County, he graduated from the Lawrenceville School and attended Dartmouth College. During the First World War he served as a second lieutenant in the Reserve Officers Training Corps, Field Artillery, at Camp...

Republican 1942 Retired
Republican hold
J. Ernest Wharton
J. Ernest Wharton
James Ernest Wharton was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...

 (R) 65.8%

James R. Bourne (D) 32.0%
James F. Green (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.3%
Clarence Silvernail (Liberal) 1.0%
Bernard W. Kearney
Bernard W. Kearney
Bernard William Kearney was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Bernard W. Kearney
Bernard W. Kearney
Bernard William Kearney was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.-Biography:...

 (R) 64.1%

John H. Peterson (D) 33.8%
Paul F. Hacko (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.5%
Herbert M. Merrill (Liberal) 0.6%
William T. Byrne
William T. Byrne
William Thomas Byrne was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in the town of Florida, Montgomery County, New York he attended the public schools and graduated from Albany Law School, a branch of Union University, in 1904. He was admitted to the bar the same year and...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected William T. Byrne
William T. Byrne
William Thomas Byrne was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in the town of Florida, Montgomery County, New York he attended the public schools and graduated from Albany Law School, a branch of Union University, in 1904. He was admitted to the bar the same year and...

 (D) 58.8%

John T. Casey (R) 39.1%
Janet Scott (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 2.1%
Dean P. Taylor
Dean P. Taylor
Dean Park Taylor served as a United States Congressman from New York for nearly 20 years and came from a family long involved in public service to New York. Taylor was born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., on January 1, 1902, and attended the Troy public schools, Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Dean P. Taylor
Dean P. Taylor
Dean Park Taylor served as a United States Congressman from New York for nearly 20 years and came from a family long involved in public service to New York. Taylor was born in Troy, Rensselaer County, N.Y., on January 1, 1902, and attended the Troy public schools, Colgate University, Hamilton, N.Y...

 (R) 68.9%

Joseph T. Hammer (D) 29.3%
George LaFortune (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.3%
John H. Sullivan (Liberal) 0.5%
Clarence E. Kilburn
Clarence E. Kilburn
Clarence Evans Kilburn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kilburn was born in Malone, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1916. He served in the Twenty-Sixth Infantry, First Division during World War I. He was elected to Congress in...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Clarence E. Kilburn
Clarence E. Kilburn
Clarence Evans Kilburn was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Kilburn was born in Malone, New York. He graduated from Cornell University in 1916. He served in the Twenty-Sixth Infantry, First Division during World War I. He was elected to Congress in...

 (R) 66.4%

Mildred McGill (D) 31.8%
Carl H. Bogardus (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.3%
William J. Delo, Jr. (Liberal) 0.6%
John C. Davies II
John C. Davies II
John Clay Davies II was a United States Representative from New York.-Biography:Born in Albany, he attended Camden High School, attended the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa and Hamilton College ....

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
William R. Williams
William R. Williams
William Robert Williams was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Williams was born in Brookfield, New York. He moved to Cassville, New York in 1891. He was a salesman with Standard Oil from 1907 until 1910. He was a member of the New York State Assembly...

 (R) 51.6%

John C. Davies II (D) 46.2%
Ross Maracchion (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 2.2%
R. Walter Riehlman
R. Walter Riehlman
Roy Walter Riehlman was an American congressman.He was born in Otisco, New York, USA on August 26, 1899. He was a member of the board of supervisors of Onondaga County from 1938 to 1943 and county clerk for Onondaga County from 1943 to 1946. He represented New York in theHouse of Representatives...

Republican 1946 Re-elected R. Walter Riehlman
R. Walter Riehlman
Roy Walter Riehlman was an American congressman.He was born in Otisco, New York, USA on August 26, 1899. He was a member of the board of supervisors of Onondaga County from 1938 to 1943 and county clerk for Onondaga County from 1943 to 1946. He represented New York in theHouse of Representatives...

 (R) 61.9%

Alfred W. Haight (D) 38.1%
Edwin Arthur Hall
Edwin Arthur Hall
Edwin Arthur Hall was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hall was born in Binghamton, New York. He attended Cornell University. He was a member of the Binghamton City Council from 1937 until 1939...

Republican 1939 Re-elected Edwin Arthur Hall
Edwin Arthur Hall
Edwin Arthur Hall was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Hall was born in Binghamton, New York. He attended Cornell University. He was a member of the Binghamton City Council from 1937 until 1939...

 (R) 64.6%

John J. Burns (D) 35.4%
John Taber
John Taber
John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

Republican 1922 Re-elected John Taber
John Taber
John Taber was a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York....

 (R) 68.8%

Robert G. Gordon (D) 31.2%
W. Sterling Cole
W. Sterling Cole
William Sterling Cole was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Cole was born in Painted Post, New York. He graduated from Colgate University in 1925 and Albany Law School in 1929. He was elected to Congress in 1934 and served from January 3, 1935 until...

Republican 1934 Re-elected W. Sterling Cole
W. Sterling Cole
William Sterling Cole was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Cole was born in Painted Post, New York. He graduated from Colgate University in 1925 and Albany Law School in 1929. He was elected to Congress in 1934 and served from January 3, 1935 until...

 (R) 66.3%

Donald J. O'Connor (D) 32.6%
Grace W. Hill (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.1%
Kenneth B. Keating Republican 1946 Re-elected Kenneth B. Keating (R) 65.8%
A. Roger Clarke (D) 33.2%
Marie D'Amico (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.0%
James Wolcott Wadsworth, Jr. Republican 1932 Retired
Republican hold
Harold C. Ostertag
Harold C. Ostertag
Harold Charles Ostertag was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Ostertag was born in Attica, New York. He graduated from the Chamberlain Military Institute in 1915 and served in France during World War I. He worked for the New York Central Railroad from...

 (R) 64.1%

Bernard E. Hart (D) 35.0%
Helen Lopez (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 0.9%
William L. Pfeiffer
William L. Pfeiffer
William Louis Pfeiffer was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from New York.Pfeiffer was born in Buffalo, New York. He served as deputy comptroller of New York from 1946 until 1948. He was elected to Congress in 1948 and served from January 3, 1949 until January 3,...

Republican 1948 Retired
Republican hold
William E. Miller
William E. Miller
William Edward "Bill" Miller was a New York politician. He was the Republican Party nominee for Vice President of the United States in the 1964 election...

 (R) 58.6%

Mary Louise Nice (D) 41.4%
Anthony F. Tauriello
Anthony F. Tauriello
Anthony Francis Tauriello was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on August 14, 1899 and graduated from the Cumberland School of Law in 1929. He was a member of the Erie County Board of Supervisors from 1933 to 1937; also, he was a...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Edmund P. Radwan
Edmund P. Radwan
Edmund Patrick Radwanwas an American congressman who represented the state of New York.He was born in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, USA on September 22, 1911 and attended the local public schools. He graduated from the University of Buffalo Law School in 1934...

 (R) 50.8%

Anthony F. Tauriello (D) 48.0%
Michael Clune (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.2%
Chester C. Gorski
Chester C. Gorski
Chester Charles Gorski was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on to a Polish immigrant family. He was a member of the Erie County Board of Supervisors from 1941 to 1945 and of the Buffalo Common Council from 1946 to 1948...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
John Cornelius Butler
John Cornelius Butler
John Cornelius Butler was an American congressman who represented the state of New York. He was born in Buffalo, New York, USA on July 2, 1887. He served as an official in various unions and was elected to the House of Representatives after the death of Pius L. Schwert created a vacancy. He...

 (R) 50.2%

Chester C. Gorski (D) 48.3%
Rufus Frasier (American Labor
American Labor Party
The American Labor Party was a political party in the United States established in 1936 which was active almost exclusively in the state of New York. The organization was founded by labor leaders and former members of the Socialist Party who had established themselves as the Social Democratic...

) 1.5%
Daniel A. Reed
Daniel A. Reed
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Republican 1918 Re-elected Daniel A. Reed
Daniel A. Reed
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 (R) 66.0%

Frederick S. Buck (D) 33.1%
Elmer Olson (Liberal) 0.9%

North Carolina 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Herbert Covington Bonner
Herbert Covington Bonner
Herbert Covington Bonner was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1940 and 1965.Born in Washington, North Carolina, Bonner attended school in Warrenton...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Herbert Covington Bonner
Herbert Covington Bonner
Herbert Covington Bonner was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1940 and 1965.Born in Washington, North Carolina, Bonner attended school in Warrenton...

 (D) 92.8%

Zeno O. Ratcliff (R) 7.2%
John H. Kerr
John H. Kerr
John Hosea Kerr , grand-nephew of John Kerr and relative of John Kerr, Jr., was a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing North Carolina from 1923 to 1953...

Democratic 1923 Re-elected John H. Kerr
John H. Kerr
John Hosea Kerr , grand-nephew of John Kerr and relative of John Kerr, Jr., was a Democratic Party member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing North Carolina from 1923 to 1953...

 (D) Unopposed
Graham Arthur Barden
Graham Arthur Barden
Graham Arthur Barden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1935 and 1961.Born in Sampson County, North Carolina in 1896, he moved to Burgaw, North Carolina at the age of 12, where he attended public schools...

Democratic 1934 Re-elected Graham Arthur Barden
Graham Arthur Barden
Graham Arthur Barden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1935 and 1961.Born in Sampson County, North Carolina in 1896, he moved to Burgaw, North Carolina at the age of 12, where he attended public schools...

 (D) Unopposed
Harold D. Cooley
Harold D. Cooley
Harold Dunbar Cooley was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented the Fourth Congressional district of North Carolina from 1934 - 1967...

Democratic 1934 Re-elected Harold D. Cooley
Harold D. Cooley
Harold Dunbar Cooley was an American politician of the Democratic Party. He represented the Fourth Congressional district of North Carolina from 1934 - 1967...

 (D) 72.8%

Ray F. Swain (R) 27.2%
Richard Thurmond Chatham
Richard Thurmond Chatham
Richard Thurmond Chatham , who usually went by Thurmond Chatham, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, an industrialist and philanthropist. He represented North Carolina from 1949 to 1957.-Early years:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Richard Thurmond Chatham
Richard Thurmond Chatham
Richard Thurmond Chatham , who usually went by Thurmond Chatham, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, an industrialist and philanthropist. He represented North Carolina from 1949 to 1957.-Early years:...

 (D) Unopposed
Carl T. Durham
Carl T. Durham
Carl Thomas Durham was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Bingham Township, Orange County, at White Cross, North Carolina, Durham attended the public schools of Orange County, Mandale Private School, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Carl T. Durham
Carl T. Durham
Carl Thomas Durham was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Bingham Township, Orange County, at White Cross, North Carolina, Durham attended the public schools of Orange County, Mandale Private School, Saxapahaw, North Carolina, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel...

 (D) 75.4%

A. A. McDonald (R) 24.6%
Frank Ertel Carlyle
Frank Ertel Carlyle
Frank Ertel Carlyle was a United States Representative of the Democratic Party from the state of North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving in the navy in World War I he practiced law in Lumberton, North Carolina...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Frank Ertel Carlyle
Frank Ertel Carlyle
Frank Ertel Carlyle was a United States Representative of the Democratic Party from the state of North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After serving in the navy in World War I he practiced law in Lumberton, North Carolina...

 (D) 84.0%

Irvin B. Tucker, Jr. (R) 16.0%
Charles B. Deane
Charles B. Deane
Charles Bennett Deane was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.-Career:Deane was born in Ansonville Township, Anson County, North Carolina on 1 November 1898. He attended Pee Dee Academy in Rockingham, North Carolina, and Trinity Park School, Durham, N.C.,...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Charles B. Deane
Charles B. Deane
Charles Bennett Deane was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina.-Career:Deane was born in Ansonville Township, Anson County, North Carolina on 1 November 1898. He attended Pee Dee Academy in Rockingham, North Carolina, and Trinity Park School, Durham, N.C.,...

 (D) 59.6%

T. E. Story (R) 40.4%
Robert L. Doughton
Robert L. Doughton
Robert Lee "Bob" Doughton , of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years...

Democratic 1910 Re-elected Robert L. Doughton
Robert L. Doughton
Robert Lee "Bob" Doughton , of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years...

 (D) 61.1%

Fate J. Beal (R) 38.9%
Hamilton C. Jones
Hamilton C. Jones
Hamilton Chamberlain Jones was a United States Representative from North Carolina. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended the schools of Charlotte, Central High School in Washington, D.C., and Horners Military School in Oxford, North Carolina...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Hamilton C. Jones
Hamilton C. Jones
Hamilton Chamberlain Jones was a United States Representative from North Carolina. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, and attended the schools of Charlotte, Central High School in Washington, D.C., and Horners Military School in Oxford, North Carolina...

 (D) 52.3%

Louis G. Rogers (R) 47.7%
Alfred L. Bulwinkle
Alfred L. Bulwinkle
Alfred Lee Bulwinkle was a U.S. Representative from North Carolina.Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Bulwinkle moved with his parents to Dallas, North Carolina, in 1891.He attended the common schools....

Democratic 1930 Died August 31, 1950
Special (remaining term): Democratic hold
Woodrow W. Jones
Woodrow W. Jones
Woodrow Wilson Jones was a United States Representative and a federal judge from North Carolina. He was born in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and attended the public schools of Rutherford County...

 (D) 67.29%
A. W. Whitehurst (R) 32.71%
General (next term): Democratic hold Woodrow W. Jones
Woodrow W. Jones
Woodrow Wilson Jones was a United States Representative and a federal judge from North Carolina. He was born in Green Hill Township, Rutherford County, North Carolina and attended the public schools of Rutherford County...

 (D) 68.9%

A. W. Whitehurst (R) 31.1%
Monroe Minor Redden
Monroe Minor Redden
Monroe Minor Redden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1947 and 1953.Redden was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina; he attended public schools and then Wake Forest College, graduating from its law school in 1923...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Monroe Minor Redden
Monroe Minor Redden
Monroe Minor Redden was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from North Carolina between 1947 and 1953.Redden was born in Hendersonville, North Carolina; he attended public schools and then Wake Forest College, graduating from its law school in 1923...

 (D) 63.7%

John A. Wagner (R) 36.3%

North Dakota 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Usher L. Burdick
Usher L. Burdick
Usher Lloyd Burdick was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota. He was the father of Quentin N. Burdick.-Early life and career:...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Fred G. Aandahl
Fred G. Aandahl
Fred George Aandahl was an Republican politician from North Dakota. He served as the 23rd Governor of North Dakota from 1945 to 1951 and as a U.S. Representative from 1951 to 1953.-Biography:...

 (R) 36.6%

Usher L. Burdick
Usher L. Burdick
Usher Lloyd Burdick was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Dakota. He was the father of Quentin N. Burdick.-Early life and career:...

 (R) 34.0%

Ervin Schumacher (D) 19.2%
E. A. Johansson (D) 10.1%
William Lemke
William Lemke
William Frederick Lemke was a United States politician.-Life and career:He was born in Albany, Minnesota, and raised in Towner County, North Dakota, the son of Fred Lemke and Julia Anna Klier, pioneer farmers who had accumulated some of land...

Republican 1942 Died in office
Republican hold

Ohio 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Charles H. Elston
Charles H. Elston
Charles Henry Elston was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, Elston attended the public schools of Marietta and Cincinnati, Ohio.Y.M.C.A...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Charles H. Elston
Charles H. Elston
Charles Henry Elston was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Marietta, Washington County, Ohio, Elston attended the public schools of Marietta and Cincinnati, Ohio.Y.M.C.A...

 (R) 59.0%

Rollin H. Everett (D) 41.0%
Earl T. Wagner
Earl T. Wagner
Earl Thomas Wagner was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Wagner attended parochial and public schools.He was graduated from the Salmon P...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
William E. Hess
William E. Hess
William Emil Hess was a Republican and a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, February 13, 1898; attended the public schools, the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Cincinnati Law School; during the First World War served in the United States Army as a private; was...

 (R) 52.7%

Earl T. Wagner (D) 47.3%
Edward G. Breen
Edward G. Breen
Edward Grimes Breen was an American politician of the Democratic party.-Biography:Ed Breen was born in the Phillips House, a fine old hotel in Dayton, Ohio. He was the son of John P...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Edward G. Breen
Edward G. Breen
Edward Grimes Breen was an American politician of the Democratic party.-Biography:Ed Breen was born in the Phillips House, a fine old hotel in Dayton, Ohio. He was the son of John P...

 (D) 54.5%

Paul F. Schenck (R) 45.5%
William Moore McCulloch
William Moore McCulloch
William Moore McCulloch was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William M. McCulloch was born near Holmesville, Ohio. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He graduated from the college of law of Ohio State University at Columbus, Ohio, in 1925...

Republican 1947 Re-elected William Moore McCulloch
William Moore McCulloch
William Moore McCulloch was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.William M. McCulloch was born near Holmesville, Ohio. He attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, Ohio. He graduated from the college of law of Ohio State University at Columbus, Ohio, in 1925...

 (R) 66.8%

Carleton Carl Reiser (D) 33.2%
Cliff Clevenger
Cliff Clevenger
Cliff Clevenger was a United States Representative from Ohio. He was born on a ranch near Long Pine, Brown County, Nebraska. He moved in 1895 with his parents to Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, where he attended the public schools. He engaged in the mercantile business at Marengo, Iowa, 1901-1903...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Cliff Clevenger
Cliff Clevenger
Cliff Clevenger was a United States Representative from Ohio. He was born on a ranch near Long Pine, Brown County, Nebraska. He moved in 1895 with his parents to Lacona, Warren County, Iowa, where he attended the public schools. He engaged in the mercantile business at Marengo, Iowa, 1901-1903...

 (R) 57.5%

Dan Batt (D) 42.5%
James G. Polk
James G. Polk
James Gould Polk was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected James G. Polk
James G. Polk
James Gould Polk was a prominent U.S. politician of the Democratic Party during the middle of the 20th century....

 (D) 50.8%

Edward O. McCowen (R) 49.2%
Clarence J. Brown
Clarence J. Brown
Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American newspaper publisher who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1965.-Life and career:...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Clarence J. Brown
Clarence J. Brown
Clarence J. Brown, Sr. was an American newspaper publisher who represented Ohio as a Republican in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1965.-Life and career:...

 (R) 68.4%

Ben J. Goldman (D) 31.6%
Frederick Cleveland Smith
Frederick Cleveland Smith
Frederick Cleveland Smith was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Frederick C. Smith was born in Shanesville, Ohio. He graduated in osteopathic medicine at Kirksville, Missouri, and practiced there for several years. He went abroad and continued his study of...

Republican 1938 Retired
Republican hold
Jackson Edward Betts
Jackson Edward Betts
Jackson Edward Betts was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.Jackson Edward Betts was born in Findlay, Ohio. He graduated from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, in 1926, and from Yale Law School in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1929. He was admitted to the bar in 1930,...

 (R) 62.7%

W. Dexter Hazen (D) 37.3%
Thomas H. Burke Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Independent gain
Frazier Reams
Frazier Reams
Henry Frazier Reams Sr., generally known as Frazier Reams, was an American politician of the United States Democratic Party from Toledo, Ohio. Reams served as a U.S. Congressman from Ohio from 1951 to 1955....

 (I) 36.6%

Thomas H. Burke (D) 32.4%
Homer A. Ramey (R) 31.0%
Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas Albert Jenkins of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District...

Republican 1924 Re-elected Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas A. Jenkins
Thomas Albert Jenkins of Ironton, Lawrence County, Ohio was a member of the Ohio state senate and a long-serving U.S. Representative from Ohio's 10th District...

 (R) 65.2%

William J. Curry (D) 34.8%
Walter E. Brehm
Walter E. Brehm
Walter Ellsworth Brehm was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Somerset, Ohio, Brehm attended the public schools, Boston University, and Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Walter E. Brehm
Walter E. Brehm
Walter Ellsworth Brehm was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Somerset, Ohio, Brehm attended the public schools, Boston University, and Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio....

 (R) 53.1%

Mell G. Underwood, Jr. (D) 46.9%
John M. Vorys
John M. Vorys
John Martin Vorys was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Early life:Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Vorys attended the public schools in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio. During the First World War served overseas as a pilot in the famous "Yale Unit" of the United States Naval Air Service, retiring to...

Republican 1938 Re-elected John M. Vorys
John M. Vorys
John Martin Vorys was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.-Early life:Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Vorys attended the public schools in Lancaster and Columbus, Ohio. During the First World War served overseas as a pilot in the famous "Yale Unit" of the United States Naval Air Service, retiring to...

 (R) 64.1%

John W. Guy (D) 35.9%
Alvin F. Weichel
Alvin F. Weichel
Alvin F. Weichel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.-Biography:Alvin F. Weichel was born in Sandusky, Ohio...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Alvin F. Weichel
Alvin F. Weichel
Alvin F. Weichel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.-Biography:Alvin F. Weichel was born in Sandusky, Ohio...

 (R) 70.9%

Dwight A. Blackmore (D) 29.1%
Walter B. Huber
Walter B. Huber
Walter B. Huber was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Akron, Ohio, HuberAssociated with the Summit County prosecuting attorney 1936-1944....

Democratic 1944 Lost re-election
Republican gain
William H. Ayres (R) 48.7%
Walter B. Huber (D) 47.8%
Robert G. Brenneman (I) 3.4%
Robert T. Secrest
Robert T. Secrest
Robert Thompson Secrest was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the state of Ohio. He served in Congress three separate times: 1933 to 1942, 1949 to 1954, and 1963 to 1966, resigning each time prior to the end of his term.-External links:*...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Robert T. Secrest
Robert T. Secrest
Robert Thompson Secrest was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the state of Ohio. He served in Congress three separate times: 1933 to 1942, 1949 to 1954, and 1963 to 1966, resigning each time prior to the end of his term.-External links:*...

 (D) 61.6%

Holland M. Gary (R) 38.4%
John McSweeney
John McSweeney (politician)
John McSweeney was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Wooster, Ohio, McSweeney attended the public schools and was graduated from Wooster University in 1912....

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Frank T. Bow
Frank T. Bow
Frank Townsend Bow was a noted Ohio jurist and politician who served as a Republican Congressman in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1951 until his death on November 13, 1972....

 (R) 50.7%

John McSweeney (D) 49.3%
J. Harry McGregor
J. Harry McGregor
J. Harry McGregor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.J. Harry McGregor was born on a farm near Unionport, Ohio. He attended the public schools, West Lafayette College, and Oberlin College...

Republican 1940 Re-elected J. Harry McGregor
J. Harry McGregor
J. Harry McGregor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio.J. Harry McGregor was born on a farm near Unionport, Ohio. He attended the public schools, West Lafayette College, and Oberlin College...

 (R) 64.2%

Robert W. Levering (D) 35.8%
Wayne L. Hays Democratic 1948 Re-elected Wayne L. Hays (D) 50.8%
Robert L. Quinn (R) 49.2%
Michael J. Kirwan
Michael J. Kirwan
Michael Joseph Kirwan was a United States Democrat from Ohio who served as a Representative to the United States Congress from 1937 to 1970 elected in the 19th electoral district of Ohio...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Michael J. Kirwan
Michael J. Kirwan
Michael Joseph Kirwan was a United States Democrat from Ohio who served as a Representative to the United States Congress from 1937 to 1970 elected in the 19th electoral district of Ohio...

 (D) 63.8%

Henry P. Kosling (R) 36.2%
Michael A. Feighan
Michael A. Feighan
Michael A. Feighan was an American politician from Lakewood, Ohio, near Cleveland. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and as a Democratic Party U.S. Representative from 1943 to 1971, serving Ohio's 20th congressional district.Originally, he was recruited by national...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Michael A. Feighan
Michael A. Feighan
Michael A. Feighan was an American politician from Lakewood, Ohio, near Cleveland. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, and as a Democratic Party U.S. Representative from 1943 to 1971, serving Ohio's 20th congressional district.Originally, he was recruited by national...

 (D) 74.2%

Paul W. Cassidy (R) 25.8%
Robert Crosser
Robert Crosser
Robert Crosser was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Crosser emigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents and settled in Cleveland, Ohio....

Democratic 1922 Re-elected Robert Crosser
Robert Crosser
Robert Crosser was a U.S. Representative from Ohio.Born in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland, Crosser emigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents and settled in Cleveland, Ohio....

 (D) 75.4%

William Hodge (R) 24.6%
Frances P. Bolton
Frances P. Bolton
Frances Payne Bolton , born Frances P. Bingham, was a Republican politician from Ohio. She served in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio. She was also the oldest woman to date to serve in the House of Representatives.Born in Cleveland,...

Republican 1940 Re-elected Frances P. Bolton
Frances P. Bolton
Frances Payne Bolton , born Frances P. Bingham, was a Republican politician from Ohio. She served in the United States House of Representatives. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Ohio. She was also the oldest woman to date to serve in the House of Representatives.Born in Cleveland,...

 (R) 62.7%

Chat Paterson (D) 37.3%
Stephen M. Young
Stephen M. Young
Stephen Marvin Young was an American politician of the Democratic Party from Ohio. He was a United States Senator from Ohio from 1958 until 1971....

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
George H. Bender
George H. Bender
George Harrison Bender was a Republican politician from Ohio. He served in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 to 1947 and 1951 to 1954, and also in the U.S. Senate from 1954 to 1957.-Early life:...

 (R) 53.9%

Stephen M. Young (D) 46.1%

Oklahoma 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Dixie Gilmer
Dixie Gilmer
William Franklin Gilmer was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Mount Airy, North Carolina, Gilmer moved with his parents to Oklahoma.He attended the public schools of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma....

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
George B. Schwabe
George B. Schwabe
George Blaine Schwabe was a Republican politician and a U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma.Schwabe was born in Arthur, Missouri in Vernon County to George Washington Schwabe and Emily Ellen Schwabe. He attended public schools in his hometown. In 1910, he graduated from the law department at the...

 (R) 52.9%

Dixie Gilmer (D) 47.1%
William G. Stigler
William G. Stigler
William Grady Stigler was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Biography:Stigler was of on-quter Choctaw descent.Born in Stigler, Haskell County, Indian Territory , Stigler attended the public schools...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected William G. Stigler
William G. Stigler
William Grady Stigler was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Biography:Stigler was of on-quter Choctaw descent.Born in Stigler, Haskell County, Indian Territory , Stigler attended the public schools...

 (D) 66.2%

Cleo Crain (R) 33.8%
Carl Albert
Carl Albert
Carl Bert Albert was a lawyer and a Democratic American politician from Oklahoma.Albert represented the southeastern portion of Oklahoma as a Democrat for 30 years, starting in 1947. He is best known for his service as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Carl Albert
Carl Albert
Carl Bert Albert was a lawyer and a Democratic American politician from Oklahoma.Albert represented the southeastern portion of Oklahoma as a Democrat for 30 years, starting in 1947. He is best known for his service as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977...

 (D) 82.8%

Charles Powell (R) 17.2%
Tom Steed
Tom Steed
Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Steed was a military veteran, newspaper editor and Democratic politician and a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. He often stated that his experience in journalism, the military and in the U.S...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Tom Steed
Tom Steed
Thomas Jefferson "Tom" Steed was a military veteran, newspaper editor and Democratic politician and a retired U.S. Congressman from Oklahoma. He often stated that his experience in journalism, the military and in the U.S...

 (D) 68.1%

Glenn O. Young (R) 31.9%
A. S. Mike Monroney
A. S. Mike Monroney
Almer Stillwell "Mike" Monroney was a Democratic Party politician from Oklahoma.He represented Oklahoma's 5th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1939 until 1951 and represented Oklahoma in the United States Senate from 1951 until 1969.Monroney graduated from...

Democratic 1938 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Democratic hold
John Jarman
John Jarman
John Jarman was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma for 26 years from January, 1951 to January, 1977.-Early life and career:...

 (D) 58.8%

C. E. Barnes (R) 41.2%
Toby Morris
Toby Morris
Toby Morris was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Granbury, Texas, Morris moved to what was then Comanche County, Oklahoma, in 1906 and to Walters, Oklahoma, in 1913. He attended the public schools, leaving high school in his senior year, during World War I, to enlist in the United...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Toby Morris
Toby Morris
Toby Morris was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.Born in Granbury, Texas, Morris moved to what was then Comanche County, Oklahoma, in 1906 and to Walters, Oklahoma, in 1913. He attended the public schools, leaving high school in his senior year, during World War I, to enlist in the United...

 (D) 67.1%

George Campbell (R) 32.9%
Victor Wickersham
Victor Wickersham
Victor Eugene Wickersham was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born on a farm near Lone Rock, Arkansas, Victor Wickersham moved to Mangum, Oklahoma, with his parents in 1915...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Victor Wickersham
Victor Wickersham
Victor Eugene Wickersham was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born on a farm near Lone Rock, Arkansas, Victor Wickersham moved to Mangum, Oklahoma, with his parents in 1915...

 (D) 67.1%

K. B. Cornell (R) 32.9%
George H. Wilson
George H. Wilson
George Howard Wilson was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.-Early life and education:Born in Mattoon, Illinois, Wilson moved with his parents in 1910 to Enid. There he attended Enid Public Schools. He graduated from Phillips University in 1926...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Page Belcher
Page Belcher
Page Henry Belcher was a Republican politician and a U.S. representative from Oklahoma.-Biography: Belcher was born in Jefferson in northern Oklahoma to George Harvey Belcher and Jessie Ray. He was educated at public schools in Jefferson, and Medford, Oklahoma...

 (R) 53.4%

George H. Wilson (D) 46.6%

Oregon 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
A. Walter Norblad
A. Walter Norblad
Albin Walter Norblad, Jr., was an American attorney and Republican politician in Oregon. He represented the U.S. state of Oregon's First District from January 18, 1946 until his death in the United States House of Representatives. His father was A. W. Norblad, Sr., a one-time Governor of...

Republican 1946 Re-elected A. Walter Norblad
A. Walter Norblad
Albin Walter Norblad, Jr., was an American attorney and Republican politician in Oregon. He represented the U.S. state of Oregon's First District from January 18, 1946 until his death in the United States House of Representatives. His father was A. W. Norblad, Sr., a one-time Governor of...

 (R) 66.5%

Roy R. Hewitt (D) 33.5%
Lowell Stockman
Lowell Stockman
Lowell Stockman was a representative from Oregon to the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1953.-Early life:...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Lowell Stockman
Lowell Stockman
Lowell Stockman was a representative from Oregon to the United States House of Representatives from 1943 to 1953.-Early life:...

 (R) 55.4%

Vernon Bull (D) 44.6%
Homer D. Angell
Homer D. Angell
Homer Daniel Angell was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Angell was born on a farm near The Dalles, Oregon in 1875...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Homer D. Angell
Homer D. Angell
Homer Daniel Angell was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.Angell was born on a farm near The Dalles, Oregon in 1875...

 (R) 50.7%

Carl C. Donaugh (D) 43.6%
A. W. Lafferty (I) 4.1%
Vaughn S. Albertson (Prog) 1.6%
Harris Ellsworth
Harris Ellsworth
Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the...

Republican 1942 Re-elected Harris Ellsworth
Harris Ellsworth
Mathew Harris Ellsworth was a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon.-Early life:Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the...

 (R) 59.5%

David C. Shaw (D) 40.5%

Pennsylvania 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
William A. Barrett
William A. Barrett
William Aloysius Barrett was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party.He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia. He worked for a number of years in real estate before running for office.He was first elected to the U.S....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected William A. Barrett
William A. Barrett
William Aloysius Barrett was an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party.He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia. He worked for a number of years in real estate before running for office.He was first elected to the U.S....

 (D) 53.8%

Robert M. Sebastian (R) 46.2%
William T. Granahan
William T. Granahan
William T. Granahan was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, most prominently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945–47 and 1949-56.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected William T. Granahan
William T. Granahan
William T. Granahan was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, most prominently serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1945–47 and 1949-56.-Biography:...

 (D) 57.0%

Max Slepin (R) 43.0%
Hardie Scott
Hardie Scott
Hardie Scott was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Hardie Scott, son of John Roger Kirkpatrick Scott, was born in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Hardie Scott
Hardie Scott
Hardie Scott was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Hardie Scott, son of John Roger Kirkpatrick Scott, was born in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania...

 (R) 50.3%

Maurice S. Osser (D) 49.7%
Earl Chudoff
Earl Chudoff
Earl Chudoff was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Earl Chudoff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in economics in 1929 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Earl Chudoff
Earl Chudoff
Earl Chudoff was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Earl Chudoff was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in economics in 1929 and from the University of Pittsburgh School of...

 (D) 57.5%

Theodore O. Spaulding (R) 42.5%
William J. Green, Jr.
William J. Green, Jr.
William Joseph Green, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.William J. Green was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and attended St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA. He was engaged in business as an...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected William J. Green, Jr.
William J. Green, Jr.
William Joseph Green, Jr. was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.William J. Green was born in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Preparatory School, and attended St. Joseph’s College, Philadelphia, PA. He was engaged in business as an...

 (D) 55.5%

George W. Sarbacher, Jr. (R) 44.5%
Hugh Scott
Hugh Scott
Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr. was a politician from Pennsylvania who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and who also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.- Early life :He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on November 11, 1900...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Hugh Scott
Hugh Scott
Hugh Doggett Scott, Jr. was a politician from Pennsylvania who served in both the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and who also served as Chairman of the Republican National Committee.- Early life :He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on November 11, 1900...

 (R) 50.0%

Ethan Allen Doty (D) 49.7%
Kenneth R. Forbes (Prog) 0.3%
Benjamin F. James
Benjamin F. James
Benjamin Franklin James was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Benjamin F. James
Benjamin F. James
Benjamin Franklin James was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 62.7%

Hubert P. Earle (D) 37.3%
Franklin H. Lichtenwalter
Franklin H. Lichtenwalter
Franklin Herbert Lichtenwalter was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Franklin H. Lichtenwalter was born in Palmerton, PA. He was engaged in general insurance business from 1933 to 1973...

Republican 1947 Retired
Republican hold
Albert C. Vaughn
Albert C. Vaughn
Albert Clinton Vaughn, Sr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

 (R) 58.2%

George F. Kane (D) 41.8%
Paul B. Dague
Paul B. Dague
Paul Bartram Dague was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Paul B. Dague
Paul B. Dague
Paul Bartram Dague was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 67.2%

Philip Ragan (D) 32.8%
Harry P. O'Neill
Harry P. O'Neill
Harry Patrick O'Neill was a Democratic United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Harry P. O'Neill was born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. He left school at the age of ten and went to work as a slate picker in the O.S. Johnson Colliery in Dunmore...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Harry P. O'Neill
Harry P. O'Neill
Harry Patrick O'Neill was a Democratic United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Harry P. O'Neill was born in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. He left school at the age of ten and went to work as a slate picker in the O.S. Johnson Colliery in Dunmore...

 (D) 51.5%

Fraser P. Donlan (R) 48.5%
Daniel J. Flood
Daniel J. Flood
Daniel John "Dan" Flood was a flamboyant and long-serving Democratic United States Representative from Pennsylvania. He was censured for bribery and resigned from the House in 1980.-Early life and career:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Daniel J. Flood
Daniel J. Flood
Daniel John "Dan" Flood was a flamboyant and long-serving Democratic United States Representative from Pennsylvania. He was censured for bribery and resigned from the House in 1980.-Early life and career:...

 (D) 54.4%

Elwood H. Jones (R) 45.6%
Ivor D. Fenton
Ivor D. Fenton
Doctor Ivor David Fenton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :...

Republican 1938 Re-elected Ivor D. Fenton
Ivor D. Fenton
Doctor Ivor David Fenton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.- Early life :...

 (R) 56.8%

James H. Gildea (D) 43.2%
George M. Rhodes
George M. Rhodes
George M. Rhodes was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George M. Rhodes was born in Reading, PA. During the First World War he served in the United States Army. He worked as a printer for the Reading Eagle Co. from 1913 to 1927, and business manager for...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected George M. Rhodes
George M. Rhodes
George M. Rhodes was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.George M. Rhodes was born in Reading, PA. During the First World War he served in the United States Army. He worked as a printer for the Reading Eagle Co. from 1913 to 1927, and business manager for...

 (D) 49.8%

James W. Bertolet (R) 47.5%
Darlington Hoopes (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 2.7%
Wilson D. Gillette
Wilson D. Gillette
Wilson Darwin Gillette was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Wilson D. Gillette was born on a farm near Sheshequin, PA. He attended Susquehanna Collegiate Institute in Towanda, PA. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits, clerked in a general store and...

Republican 1941 Re-elected Wilson D. Gillette
Wilson D. Gillette
Wilson Darwin Gillette was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Wilson D. Gillette was born on a farm near Sheshequin, PA. He attended Susquehanna Collegiate Institute in Towanda, PA. He was engaged in agricultural pursuits, clerked in a general store and...

 (R) 60.9%

John E. Snedeker (D) 39.1%
Robert F. Rich
Robert F. Rich
Robert Fleming Rich was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:...

Republican 1944 Retired
Republican hold
Alvin Bush
Alvin Bush
Alvin Ray Bush was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:Alvin Bush was born on a farm in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. At the age of thirteen started work as a laborer in Pennsylvania coal mines and later was an apprentice in a...

 (R) 60.7%

Paul A. Rothfuss (D) 36.6%
A. Monroe Hall (Prog) 2.7%
Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.
Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.
Samuel Kerns McConnell, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.
Samuel K. McConnell, Jr.
Samuel Kerns McConnell, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 66.1%

Leon C. MacMullen (D) 33.9%
Richard M. Simpson
Richard M. Simpson
Richard Murray Simpson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Richard Simpson was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, in 1923 and from Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., in 1942...

Republican 1937 Re-elected Richard M. Simpson
Richard M. Simpson
Richard Murray Simpson was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Richard Simpson was born in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, in 1923 and from Georgetown Law School in Washington, D.C., in 1942...

 (R) 62.8%

James L. Gatins (D) 37.2%
John C. Kunkel
John C. Kunkel
John Crain Kunkel was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. He was the grandson of John Christian Kunkel, great-grandson of John Sergeant, and great-great-grandson of Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant and Robert Whitehill.He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,...

Republican 1938 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
Walter M. Mumma
Walter M. Mumma
Walter Mann Mumma was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Mumma was born in Steelton. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State Forestry Academy in Mont Alto in 1911...

 (R) 63.7%

James M. Quigley (D) 36.3%
Leon H. Gavin
Leon H. Gavin
Leon Harry Gavin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Leon H. Gavin
Leon H. Gavin
Leon Harry Gavin was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

 (R) 62.8%

Fred C. Barr (D) 37.2%
Francis E. Walter
Francis E. Walter
Francis Eugene Walter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Democratic 1932 Re-elected Francis E. Walter
Francis E. Walter
Francis Eugene Walter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (D) 58.3%

George M. Berg (R) 41.7%
James F. Lind
James F. Lind
James Francis Lind was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.James F. Lind was born in York, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Penn State Extension School as an accountant. He served in the United States Army from 1917 to 1920, 1941 to 1946, and in 1953...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected James F. Lind
James F. Lind
James Francis Lind was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.James F. Lind was born in York, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the Penn State Extension School as an accountant. He served in the United States Army from 1917 to 1920, 1941 to 1946, and in 1953...

 (D) 52.2%

Francis Worley (R) 47.8%
James E. Van Zandt
James E. Van Zandt
James Edward Van Zandt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1946 Re-elected James E. Van Zandt
James E. Van Zandt
James Edward Van Zandt was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 59.5%

Arthur H. Reede (D) 40.5%
Anthony Cavalcante
Anthony Cavalcante
Anthony Cavalcante was an United States Representative for Pennsylvania.-Biography:Anthony Cavalcante was born in Vanderbilt, Pennsylvania. He served overseas with Company D, One Hundred and Tenth Infantry, Twenty-eighth Division, from May 3, 1918 to May 6, 1919, and was awarded the Purple Heart...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Edward L. Sittler, Jr.
Edward L. Sittler, Jr.
Edward Lewis Sittler, Jr. was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 51.8%

Anthony Cavalcante (D) 48.2%
Thomas E. Morgan
Thomas E. Morgan
Thomas Ellsworth Morgan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Thomas E. Morgan was born in Ellsworth, PA. He graduated from Waynesburg College in 1930, the Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery in 1933, and Wayne University in Detroit, MI, in 1934...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Thomas E. Morgan
Thomas E. Morgan
Thomas Ellsworth Morgan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Thomas E. Morgan was born in Ellsworth, PA. He graduated from Waynesburg College in 1930, the Detroit College of Medicine and Surgery in 1933, and Wayne University in Detroit, MI, in 1934...

 (D) 59.1%

John J. Cairns, Jr. (R) 40.9%
Louis E. Graham
Louis E. Graham
Louis Edward Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

Republican 1938 Re-elected Louis E. Graham
Louis E. Graham
Louis Edward Graham was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania....

 (R) 52.4%

Samuel Gunnett Neff (D) 47.6%
John P. Saylor
John P. Saylor
John Phillips Saylor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Saylor was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1929, and Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle,...

Republican 1949 Re-elected John P. Saylor
John P. Saylor
John Phillips Saylor was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Saylor was born in Conemaugh Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 1929, and Dickinson School of Law in Carlisle,...

 (R) 52.5%

Lewis E. Evans (D) 47.5%
Augustine B. Kelley
Augustine B. Kelley
Augustine Bernard Kelley was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Augustine B. Kelley was born in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1904 and 1905. He studied mining engineering with the International Correspondence...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Augustine B. Kelley
Augustine B. Kelley
Augustine Bernard Kelley was a United States Representative from Pennsylvania.Augustine B. Kelley was born in New Baltimore, Pennsylvania. He attended the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1904 and 1905. He studied mining engineering with the International Correspondence...

 (D) 57.1%

George E. Berry, Jr. (R) 42.9%
Carroll D. Kearns
Carroll D. Kearns
Carroll Dudley Kearns was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Carroll D. Kearns was born in Youngstown, PA, and moved with his parents to New Castle, PA, in 1901. He was a student in the Army Training Corps at the University of Pittsburgh in 1918, at the...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Carroll D. Kearns
Carroll D. Kearns
Carroll Dudley Kearns was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Carroll D. Kearns was born in Youngstown, PA, and moved with his parents to New Castle, PA, in 1901. He was a student in the Army Training Corps at the University of Pittsburgh in 1918, at the...

 (R) 57.0%

Steve Filipkowski (D) 43.0%
Harry J. Davenport
Harry J. Davenport
Harry James Davenport was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Harmar D. Denny, Jr.
Harmar D. Denny, Jr.
Lieutenant Colonel Harmar Denny Denny, Jr. was a pilot and Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 52.6%

Harry J. Davenport (D) 46.9%
Herbert Glickman (Prog) 0.5%
Robert J. Corbett
Robert J. Corbett
Robert James Corbett was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Republican 1944 Re-elected Robert J. Corbett
Robert J. Corbett
Robert James Corbett was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (R) 56.5%

J. R. Montgomery (D) 43.5%
James G. Fulton
James G. Fulton
James Grove Fulton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:James G. Fulton was born in Dormont, Pennsylvania...

Republican 1944 Re-elected James G. Fulton
James G. Fulton
James Grove Fulton was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Early life and education:James G. Fulton was born in Dormont, Pennsylvania...

 (R) 67.5%

Wilber I. Newstetter, Jr. (D) 32.5%
Herman P. Eberharter
Herman P. Eberharter
Herman Peter Eberharter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Herman P. Eberharter
Herman P. Eberharter
Herman Peter Eberharter was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.-Biography:...

 (D) 68.7%

James P. Dougherty (R) 31.3%
Frank Buchanan
Frank Buchanan
Frank Buchanan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Frank Buchanan was born in the Pittsburgh suburb of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He married future Representative Vera Daerr on January 4, 1929...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Frank Buchanan
Frank Buchanan
Frank Buchanan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.Frank Buchanan was born in the Pittsburgh suburb of McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He married future Representative Vera Daerr on January 4, 1929...

 (D) 65.8%

Cornelius McLaughlin, Sr. (R) 34.2%

Rhode Island 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Aime Forand
Aime Forand
Aime Joseph Forand was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, having lost his re-election campaign in 1938...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Aime Forand
Aime Forand
Aime Joseph Forand was a U.S. Democratic politician.He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was elected as a Democrat to the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island in 1936 and served from January 3, 1937 to January 3, 1939, having lost his re-election campaign in 1938...

 (D) 63.2%

Francis R. Foley (R) 36.8%
John E. Fogarty
John E. Fogarty
John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected John E. Fogarty
John E. Fogarty
John Edward Fogarty was a Congressman from Rhode Island for 26 years.Congressman John E. Fogarty was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1940 and served until his death on January 10, 1967 as he was being sworn in for his fourteenth consecutive term...

 (D) 60.6%

Wilford S. Budlong (R) 39.4%

South Carolina 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
L. Mendel Rivers
L. Mendel Rivers
Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years...

Democratic 1940
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1940
The 1940 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 5, 1940 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. All five incumbents who ran were re-elected and the open seat in the 1st congressional district was retained by...

Re-elected L. Mendel Rivers
L. Mendel Rivers
Lucius Mendel Rivers was a Democratic U.S. Representative from South Carolina, representing the Charleston based 1st congressional district for nearly thirty years...

 (D) Unopposed
Hugo S. Sims, Jr.
Hugo S. Sims, Jr.
Hugo Sheridan Sims, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Sims attended the public schools.He graduated from Wofford College, Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1941....

Democratic 1948
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1948
The 1948 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 2, 1948 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. Four incumbents were re-elected, but John J. Riley of the 2nd congressional district was defeated in the...

Lost renomination
Democratic hold
John J. Riley
John J. Riley
John Jacob Riley was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, husband of Corinne Boyd Riley.Born on a farm near Orangeburg, South Carolina, Riley attended the public schools in Orangeburg County....

 (D) Unopposed
James Butler Hare
James Butler Hare
James Butler Hare, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district. He served for one term from 1949 to 1951.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1948
The 1948 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 2, 1948 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. Four incumbents were re-elected, but John J. Riley of the 2nd congressional district was defeated in the...

Lost renomination
Democratic hold
William Jennings Bryan Dorn
William Jennings Bryan Dorn
William Jennings Bryan Dorn was a United States politician from South Carolina who represented the state in the United States House of Representatives from 1947 to 1949 and from 1951 to 1975 as a Democrat....

 (D) Unopposed
Joseph R. Bryson
Joseph R. Bryson
Joseph Raleigh Bryson was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Bryson moved, with his parents, to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1900.He attended the public schools....

Democratic 1938
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938
The 1938 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1938 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 30 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 13...

Re-elected Joseph R. Bryson
Joseph R. Bryson
Joseph Raleigh Bryson was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.Born in Brevard, North Carolina, Bryson moved, with his parents, to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1900.He attended the public schools....

 (D) Unopposed
James P. Richards
James P. Richards
James Prioleau "Dick" Richards was a lawyer, judge, and Democrat U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957. He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Eisenhower....

Democratic 1932
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1932
The 1932 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1932 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The state lost a seat from redistricting that occurred from the 1930 Census. Four incumbents were re-elected...

Re-elected James P. Richards
James P. Richards
James Prioleau "Dick" Richards was a lawyer, judge, and Democrat U.S. Representative from South Carolina between 1933 and 1957. He later served as a special ambassador under Republican President Eisenhower....

 (D) Unopposed
John L. McMillan
John L. McMillan
John Lanneau McMillan was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Born on a farm near Mullins, he was educated at Mullins High School, the University of North Carolina, as well as the University of South Carolina Law School and National Law School in Washington, D.C...

Democratic 1938
United States House of Representatives elections in South Carolina, 1938
The 1938 South Carolina United States House of Representatives elections were held on November 8, 1938 to select six Representatives for two-year terms from the state of South Carolina. The primary elections were held on August 30 and the runoff elections were held two weeks later on September 13...

Re-elected John L. McMillan
John L. McMillan
John Lanneau McMillan was a United States Representative from South Carolina. Born on a farm near Mullins, he was educated at Mullins High School, the University of North Carolina, as well as the University of South Carolina Law School and National Law School in Washington, D.C...

 (D) Unopposed

South Dakota 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Harold Lovre
Harold Lovre
Harold Orrin Lovre was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Toronto, South Dakota. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota and served from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1957. He ran for re-election to a fifth term in 1956 but lost to...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Harold Lovre
Harold Lovre
Harold Orrin Lovre was a U.S. Republican politician.He was born in Toronto, South Dakota. He was elected as a Republican to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota and served from January 3, 1949 to January 3, 1957. He ran for re-election to a fifth term in 1956 but lost to...

 (R) 60.8%

Merton B. Tice (D) 39.2%
Francis H. Case
Francis H. Case
Francis Higbee Case was an American journalist and politician who served for 25 years as a member of the United States Congress from South Dakota. He was a Republican.-Biography:...

Republican 1936 Retired to run for U. S. Senate
Republican hold
Ellis Yarnal Berry
Ellis Yarnal Berry
Ellis Yarnall Berry was an attorney, newspaper publisher and politician, elected to the United States House of Representatives.-Early life and education:...

 (R) 60.3%

Sam H. Bober (D) 39.7%

Tennessee 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Dayton E. Phillips
Dayton E. Phillips
Dayton E. Phillips was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 1st congressional district of Tennessee.-Biography:...

Republican 1946 Lost renomination
Defeated as Independent
Republican hold
B. Carroll Reece
B. Carroll Reece
Brazilla Carroll Reece was a U.S. Representative from Tennessee.-Early life and career:Reece was born on a farm near Butler, Tennessee, one of thirteen children of John Isaac and Sarah Maples Reece...

 (R) 46.5%

Dayton E. Phillips (I) 28.1%
Kyle K. King (D) 25.5%
John Jennings Republican 1939 Lost renomination
Republican hold
Howard Baker, Sr.
Howard Baker, Sr.
Howard Henry Baker, Sr. was a United States Representative from Tennessee. He was a member of the Republican Party.-Biography:Baker was born in Somerset, Kentucky in 1902 to James F...

 (R) 52.2%

Frank W. Wilson (D) 47.8%
James B. Frazier, Jr.
James B. Frazier, Jr.
James Beriah Frazier, Jr. was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His father was James B. Frazier, who served as Governor of Tennessee from 1903 to 1905 and as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1905 to 1911...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected James B. Frazier, Jr.
James B. Frazier, Jr.
James Beriah Frazier, Jr. was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His father was James B. Frazier, who served as Governor of Tennessee from 1903 to 1905 and as a United States Senator from Tennessee from 1905 to 1911...

 (D) Unopposed
Albert Gore, Sr.
Albert Gore, Sr.
Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Sr. was an American politician, serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party from Tennessee....

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Albert Gore, Sr.
Albert Gore, Sr.
Albert Arnold "Al" Gore, Sr. was an American politician, serving as a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator for the Democratic Party from Tennessee....

 (D) Unopposed
Joe L. Evins
Joe L. Evins
Joseph Landon Evins was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1947 to 1977.Evins was a native of the Blend Community of DeKalb County, Tennessee, the son of James Edgar Evins and Myrtie Goodson Evins. His father was a Tennessee state senator and a successful local businessman.Joe L...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Joe L. Evins
Joe L. Evins
Joseph Landon Evins was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1947 to 1977.Evins was a native of the Blend Community of DeKalb County, Tennessee, the son of James Edgar Evins and Myrtie Goodson Evins. His father was a Tennessee state senator and a successful local businessman.Joe L...

 (D) Unopposed
Percy Priest
Percy Priest
James Percy Priest was an American teacher, journalist and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death.- Background :Priest was born in Maury County, Tennessee...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Percy Priest
Percy Priest
James Percy Priest was an American teacher, journalist and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives from 1941 until his death.- Background :Priest was born in Maury County, Tennessee...

 (D) 65.9%

James W. PErkins (I) 34.1%
James Patrick Sutton
James Patrick Sutton
James Patrick Sutton was an American politician and a member of the United States Congress from Tennessee. He was born on October 31, 1915. He attended the public schools of Wartrace, Tennessee, and Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State College in...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected James Patrick Sutton
James Patrick Sutton
James Patrick Sutton was an American politician and a member of the United States Congress from Tennessee. He was born on October 31, 1915. He attended the public schools of Wartrace, Tennessee, and Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State College in...

 (D) Unopposed
Tom J. Murray
Tom J. Murray
Thomas Jefferson Murray , usually known as Tom J. Murray, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1943 to 1966.-Early life:...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected Tom J. Murray
Tom J. Murray
Thomas Jefferson Murray , usually known as Tom J. Murray, was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1943 to 1966.-Early life:...

 (D) Unopposed
Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper was a Democratic United States Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Cooper was born on a farm near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee...

Democratic 1928 Re-elected Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper
Jere Cooper was a Democratic United States Representative from Tennessee.-Biography:Cooper was born on a farm near Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee...

 (D) Unopposed
Clifford Davis
Clifford Davis
Clifford Davis was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1940 to 1965.-Early life:Davis was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, moving to Memphis with his parents at age 14. There he completed the high school curriculum of the public schools, and in 1917 he completed law school at the...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Clifford Davis
Clifford Davis
Clifford Davis was a Democratic U.S. Representative from Tennessee from 1940 to 1965.-Early life:Davis was born in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, moving to Memphis with his parents at age 14. There he completed the high school curriculum of the public schools, and in 1917 he completed law school at the...

 (D) Unopposed

Texas 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Wright Patman
Wright Patman
John William Wright Patman was a U.S. Congressman from Texas in Texas's 1st congressional district and chair of the United States House Committee on Banking and Currency .-Early life:...

Democratic 1928 Re-elected Wright Patman
Wright Patman
John William Wright Patman was a U.S. Congressman from Texas in Texas's 1st congressional district and chair of the United States House Committee on Banking and Currency .-Early life:...

 (D) Unopposed
Jesse M. Combs
Jesse M. Combs
Jesse Martin Combs was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Center, Texas, Combs attended the public schools and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1912. He was admitted to the bar in 1918 and commenced practice in Kountze, Texas. He served ascounty judge of Hardin...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Jesse M. Combs
Jesse M. Combs
Jesse Martin Combs was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Center, Texas, Combs attended the public schools and graduated from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1912. He was admitted to the bar in 1918 and commenced practice in Kountze, Texas. He served ascounty judge of Hardin...

 (D) Unopposed
Lindley Beckworth
Lindley Beckworth
Lindley Garrison Beckworth, Sr. was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives from 1939-1952 and 1957-1966....

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Lindley Beckworth
Lindley Beckworth
Lindley Garrison Beckworth, Sr. was an American politician who represented Texas in the United States House of Representatives from 1939-1952 and 1957-1966....

 (D) 91.1%

R. E. Kennedy (R) 8.9%
Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and...

Democratic 1912 Re-elected Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn , often called "Mr. Sam," or "Mr. Democrat," was a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for seventeen years, the longest tenure in U.S. history.- Background :Rayburn was born in Roane County, Tennessee, and...

 (D) Unopposed
Joseph Franklin Wilson Democratic 1946 Re-elected Joseph Franklin Wilson (D) Unopposed
Olin E. Teague
Olin E. Teague
Olin Earl "Tiger" Teague was a notable World War II veteran and Congressional representative for Texas's 6th congressional district for 32 years, from 1946 to 1978...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Olin E. Teague
Olin E. Teague
Olin Earl "Tiger" Teague was a notable World War II veteran and Congressional representative for Texas's 6th congressional district for 32 years, from 1946 to 1978...

 (D) 98.1%

Mose R. Blumrosen (R) 1.9%
Tom Pickett
Tom Pickett
Thomas Augustus Pickett , was a United States Representative representing Texas's 7th congressional district. Born in Travis, Texas on August 14, 1906, Pickett attended the public schools of Palestine, Texas, and the University of Texas at Austin...

Democratic 1944 Re-elected Tom Pickett
Tom Pickett
Thomas Augustus Pickett , was a United States Representative representing Texas's 7th congressional district. Born in Travis, Texas on August 14, 1906, Pickett attended the public schools of Palestine, Texas, and the University of Texas at Austin...

 (D) Unopposed
Albert Richard Thomas
Albert Richard Thomas
This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas ....

Democratic 1936 Re-elected Albert Richard Thomas
Albert Richard Thomas
This article is about the US Congressman. For the article on the French Socialist and First Director of the International Labour Organisation see Albert Thomas ....

 (D) 77.8%

B. F. Hanna (R) 22.2%
Clark W. Thompson
Clark W. Thompson
Clark Wallace Thompson was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 6, 1896 and moved to Oregon in 1901 with his parents, who settled in Cascade Locks. Thompson attended the common schools and the University of Oregon at Eugene. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the First World...

Democratic 1947 Re-elected Clark W. Thompson
Clark W. Thompson
Clark Wallace Thompson was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin on August 6, 1896 and moved to Oregon in 1901 with his parents, who settled in Cascade Locks. Thompson attended the common schools and the University of Oregon at Eugene. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps during the First World...

 (D) Unopposed
Homer Thornberry
Homer Thornberry
William Homer Thornberry was a United States Representative from the 10th congressional district of Texas from 1948 to 1963, and then was a federal judge.-Biography:...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Homer Thornberry
Homer Thornberry
William Homer Thornberry was a United States Representative from the 10th congressional district of Texas from 1948 to 1963, and then was a federal judge.-Biography:...

 (D) Unopposed
William R. Poage
William R. Poage
William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives...

Democratic 1936 Re-elected William R. Poage
William R. Poage
William Robert Poage was a Texas politician.Poage was born in Waco, Texas and served in the United States Navy during World War I. He served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1925 to 1929, and in the Texas Senate from 1931 to 1937.In 1936, Poage was elected to the House of Representatives...

 (D) Unopposed
Wingate H. Lucas
Wingate H. Lucas
Wingate Hezekiah Lucas was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Grapevine, Texas, Lucas attended the public schools, the North Texas Teachers College at Denton, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater, and the Texas University at Austin. He studied law...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Wingate H. Lucas
Wingate H. Lucas
Wingate Hezekiah Lucas was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Grapevine, Texas, Lucas attended the public schools, the North Texas Teachers College at Denton, the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College at Stillwater, and the Texas University at Austin. He studied law...

 (D) 80.6%

Harold G. Neely (R) 19.4%
Ed Gossett
Ed Gossett
Ed Lee Gossett was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in a sawmill camp known as Yellow Pine, near Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, Gossett moved to Texas in 1908 with his parents, who settled on a farm near Henrietta, Clay County.He attended the rural schools of Clay and Garza Counties,...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Ed Gossett
Ed Gossett
Ed Lee Gossett was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in a sawmill camp known as Yellow Pine, near Many, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, Gossett moved to Texas in 1908 with his parents, who settled on a farm near Henrietta, Clay County.He attended the rural schools of Clay and Garza Counties,...

 (D) Unopposed
John E. Lyle, Jr.
John E. Lyle, Jr.
John Emmett Lyle, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life:Born in Boyd, Texas, Lyle graduated from Wichita Falls High School, Wichita Falls, Texas....

Democratic 1944 Re-elected John E. Lyle, Jr.
John E. Lyle, Jr.
John Emmett Lyle, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life:Born in Boyd, Texas, Lyle graduated from Wichita Falls High School, Wichita Falls, Texas....

 (D) Unopposed
Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. was a four-term United States senator from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955. In his later political life, he was Chairman of the Senate...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Bentsen
Lloyd Millard Bentsen, Jr. was a four-term United States senator from Texas and the Democratic Party nominee for Vice President in 1988 on the Michael Dukakis ticket. He also served in the House of Representatives from 1949 to 1955. In his later political life, he was Chairman of the Senate...

 (D) Unopposed
Kenneth M. Regan
Kenneth M. Regan
Kenneth Mills Regan was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Mount Morris, Illinois, Regan attended the public schools and Vincennes University....

Democratic 1947 Re-elected Kenneth M. Regan
Kenneth M. Regan
Kenneth Mills Regan was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Mount Morris, Illinois, Regan attended the public schools and Vincennes University....

 (D) Unopposed
Omar Burleson
Omar Burleson
Omar Truman Burleson was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Anson, the seat of Jones County, north of Abilene, Texas, Burleson attended the public schools and Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University, both in Abilene.Burleson graduated in 1929 from Cumberland University in...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Omar Burleson
Omar Burleson
Omar Truman Burleson was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Anson, the seat of Jones County, north of Abilene, Texas, Burleson attended the public schools and Abilene Christian College and Hardin-Simmons University, both in Abilene.Burleson graduated in 1929 from Cumberland University in...

 (D) Unopposed
Ben H. Guill
Ben H. Guill
Ben Hugh Guill was a U.S. Representative from Texas.Born in Smyrna, Tennessee, Guill graduated from West Texas State College, Canyon, Texas, 1933.He was a teacher.Business executive....

Republican 1950 Lost re-election
Democratic gain
Walter E. Rogers (D) 52.5%
Ben H. Guill (R) 47.5%
George H. Mahon
George H. Mahon
George Herman Mahon was a Texas politician who served twenty-two consecutive terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the Lubbock-based 19th congressional district....

Democratic 1934 Re-elected George H. Mahon
George H. Mahon
George Herman Mahon was a Texas politician who served twenty-two consecutive terms as a member of the United States House of Representatives from the Lubbock-based 19th congressional district....

 (D) 93.9%

Mohler D. Temple (R) 6.1%
Paul J. Kilday
Paul J. Kilday
Paul Joseph Kilday was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life and education:Born in Sabinal, Kilday was the sixth child of Patrick Kilday, an immigrant from Ireland who was established as a merchant, and his Texas-born wife, Mary Tallant Kilday. Kilday moved with his parents and siblings to...

Democratic 1938 Re-elected Paul J. Kilday
Paul J. Kilday
Paul Joseph Kilday was a U.S. Representative from Texas.-Early life and education:Born in Sabinal, Kilday was the sixth child of Patrick Kilday, an immigrant from Ireland who was established as a merchant, and his Texas-born wife, Mary Tallant Kilday. Kilday moved with his parents and siblings to...

 (D) Unopposed
O. C. Fisher
O. C. Fisher
Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:...

Democratic 1942 Re-elected O. C. Fisher
O. C. Fisher
Ovie Clark Fisher was an attorney and author who served his country for 32 years as United States Congressman from the 21st District of Texas.-Biography:...

 (D) Unopposed

Utah 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Walter K. Granger
Walter K. Granger
Walter Keil Granger was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in St. George, Utah, Granger moved with his parents to Cedar City, Utah, in 1894. He attended the public schools and graduated from Branch Agricultural College at Cedar City, Utah in 1909...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Walter K. Granger
Walter K. Granger
Walter Keil Granger was a U.S. Representative from Utah.Born in St. George, Utah, Granger moved with his parents to Cedar City, Utah, in 1894. He attended the public schools and graduated from Branch Agricultural College at Cedar City, Utah in 1909...

 (D) 51.1%

Preston L. Jones (R) 48.9%
Reva Beck Bosone
Reva Beck Bosone
Reva Zilpha Beck Bosone was a U.S. Representative from Utah. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Utah....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Reva Beck Bosone
Reva Beck Bosone
Reva Zilpha Beck Bosone was a U.S. Representative from Utah. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Utah....

 (D) 53.4%

Ivy Baker Priest (R) 46.6%

Vermont 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Charles Albert Plumley
Charles Albert Plumley
Charles Albert Plumley was a Republican U.S. Representative from Vermont, son of the U.S. Representative Frank Plumley....

Republican 1934 Retired
Republican hold
Winston L. Prouty
Winston L. Prouty
Winston Lewis Prouty was a United States Representative and Senator from Vermont.Winston Lewis Prouty was born in Newport, Vermont, to Willard Robert Prouty and Margaret Prouty. The Prouty family owned and operated Prouty & Miller, a lumber and building materials company, with forests east of the...

 (R) 73.5%

Herbert B. Comings (D) 25.6%
Birney F. Combs (Constitutional) 1.0%

Virginia 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward John Robeson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Robeson moved from Wythe County, Virginia, with his parents to Cartersville, Georgia, in 1891....

Democratic May 2, 1950
(Special)
Re-elected Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward J. Robeson, Jr.
Edward John Robeson, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Waynesville, North Carolina, Robeson moved from Wythe County, Virginia, with his parents to Cartersville, Georgia, in 1891....

 (D) 81.0%

Nile Straughan (R) 10.9%
Stanley S. Garner (I) 8.1%
Porter Hardy, Jr.
Porter Hardy, Jr.
Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia....

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Porter Hardy, Jr.
Porter Hardy, Jr.
Porter Hardy, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Bon Air, Virginia, Hardy attended the public schools and Randolph-Macon Academy, Bedford, Virginia....

 (D) Unopposed
J. Vaughan Gary
J. Vaughan Gary
Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia...

Democratic 1945 Re-elected J. Vaughan Gary
J. Vaughan Gary
Julian Vaughan Gary was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.-Biography:Born in Richmond, Virginia, Gary was a graduate of the University of Richmond . He was admitted to the bar in 1915 and commenced practice in Richmond, Virginia...

 (D) 89.7%

Phronia A. McNeill (Prog) 6.4%
Kathryn Berstein (Social-Democrat) 3.9%
Watkins Moorman Abbitt
Watkins Moorman Abbitt
Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Watkins Moorman Abbitt
Watkins Moorman Abbitt
Watkins Moorman Abbitt was a U.S. Representative from Virginia. He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia and graduated from Appomattox Agricultural High School in Appomattox, Virginia in 1925. He earned an LL.B. from the University of Richmond in 1931 and began the practice of law in Appomattox. He...

 (D) Unopposed
Thomas Bahnson Stanley
Thomas Bahnson Stanley
Thomas Bahnson Stanley was an American politician, manufacturer and Holstein cattle breeder.-Early life:...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Thomas Bahnson Stanley
Thomas Bahnson Stanley
Thomas Bahnson Stanley was an American politician, manufacturer and Holstein cattle breeder.-Early life:...

 (D) Unopposed
Clarence G. Burton
Clarence G. Burton
Clarence Godber Burton was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Burton moved with his parents to Lynchburg, Virginia, at an early age.He attended the public schools....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Clarence G. Burton
Clarence G. Burton
Clarence Godber Burton was a U.S. Representative from Virginia.Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Burton moved with his parents to Lynchburg, Virginia, at an early age.He attended the public schools....

 (D) Unopposed
Burr Harrison
Burr Harrison
Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown...

Democratic 1946 Re-elected Burr Harrison
Burr Harrison
Burr Powell Harrison was a U.S. Representative from Virginia, son of Thomas W. Harrison.Born in Winchester, Virginia, Harrison attended the public schools, Woodberry Forest School, Virginia Military Institute, Hampden-Sydney College, and the University of Virginia.He was graduated from Georgetown...

 (D) 69.4%

J. A. Garber (R) 30.6%
Howard W. Smith
Howard W. Smith
Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:...

Democratic 1930 Re-elected Howard W. Smith
Howard W. Smith
Howard Worth Smith , Democratic U.S. Representative from Virginia, was a leader of the conservative coalition who supported both racial segregation and women's rights.-Early life and education:...

 (D) 57.2%

Tyrrell Krum (R) 40.6%
Clarke T. Robb (Social-Democrat) 2.2%
Thomas B. Fugate
Thomas B. Fugate
Thomas Bacon Fugate was a United States Representative from Virginia who served in the Eighty-first and Eighty-second Congresses. Fugate was elected to Congress as a Democrat.-References:*...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Thomas B. Fugate
Thomas B. Fugate
Thomas Bacon Fugate was a United States Representative from Virginia who served in the Eighty-first and Eighty-second Congresses. Fugate was elected to Congress as a Democrat.-References:*...

 (D) 58.4%

George C. Sutherland (R) 41.6%

Washington 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Hugh B. Mitchell Democratic 1948 Re-elected Hugh B. Mitchell (D) 51.4%
F. F. Powell (R) 47.9%
Paul M. Bowen (I) 0.5%
Daniel Roberts (Socialist Workers
Socialist Workers Party (United States)
The Socialist Workers Party is a far-left political organization in the United States. The group places a priority on "solidarity work" to aid strikes and is strongly supportive of Cuba...

) 0.2%
Henry M. Jackson
Henry M. Jackson
Henry Martin "Scoop" Jackson was a U.S. Congressman and Senator from the state of Washington from 1941 until his death...

Democratic 1940 Re-elected Henry M. Jackson
Henry M. Jackson
Henry Martin "Scoop" Jackson was a U.S. Congressman and Senator from the state of Washington from 1941 until his death...

 (D) 61.2%

Herb Wilson (R) 38.2%
Verle F. Hemeke (Prog) 0.6%
Russell V. Mack
Russell V. Mack
Russell Vernon Mack born on July 13, 1891 in Hillman, Michigan, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd District from 1947 to 1960. Mack moved to Aberdeen, Washington in 1895. Mack was educated at Stanford University in California, and...

Republican 1947 Re-elected Russell V. Mack
Russell V. Mack
Russell Vernon Mack born on July 13, 1891 in Hillman, Michigan, served as a member of the United States House of Representatives representing Washington State's 3rd District from 1947 to 1960. Mack moved to Aberdeen, Washington in 1895. Mack was educated at Stanford University in California, and...

 (R) 52.9%

Gordon M. Quarnstrom (D) 46.8%
L. C. Huntamer (Prog) 0.3%
Hal Holmes
Hal Holmes
Otis Halbert Holmes was a U.S. Representative from Washington, and grandson of Dudley Chase Haskell.Born in Cresco, Iowa, Holmes moved in 1915 to Walla Walla, Washington, where he attended the public schools....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Hal Holmes
Hal Holmes
Otis Halbert Holmes was a U.S. Representative from Washington, and grandson of Dudley Chase Haskell.Born in Cresco, Iowa, Holmes moved in 1915 to Walla Walla, Washington, where he attended the public schools....

 (R) 64.3%

Ted Little (D) 35.7%
Walt Horan
Walt Horan
Walter Franklin Horan , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for ten terms from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1965, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington....

Republican 1942 Re-elected Walt Horan
Walt Horan
Walter Franklin Horan , American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for ten terms from January 3, 1943 to January 3, 1965, representing the Fifth Congressional District of Washington....

 (R) 54.8%

Robert Dellwo (D) 45.2%
Thor C. Tollefson
Thor C. Tollefson
Thor Carl Tollefson was a U.S. Representative from Washington.-Background:Born in Perley, Minnesota, Tollefson moved to Tacoma, Washington during 1912. He attended public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1924...

Republican 1946 Re-elected Thor C. Tollefson
Thor C. Tollefson
Thor Carl Tollefson was a U.S. Representative from Washington.-Background:Born in Perley, Minnesota, Tollefson moved to Tacoma, Washington during 1912. He attended public schools, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1924...

 (R) 60.5%

John M. Coffee (D) 38.9%
Baba Jean Decker (Prog) 0.6%

West Virginia 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Robert L. Ramsay
Robert L. Ramsay (politician)
Robert Lincoln Ramsay was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from West Virginia. The son of a coal miner, Robert Ramsay was born in Witton Gilbert, County Durham, England. Ramsay immigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents, who settled in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Robert L. Ramsay
Robert L. Ramsay (politician)
Robert Lincoln Ramsay was a Democratic U.S. Congressman from West Virginia. The son of a coal miner, Robert Ramsay was born in Witton Gilbert, County Durham, England. Ramsay immigrated to the United States in 1881 with his parents, who settled in New Cumberland, Hancock County, West Virginia...

 (D) 51.7%

Francis J. Love (R) 48.3%
Harley O. Staggers Democratic 1948 Re-elected Harley O. Staggers (D) 54.3%
Melvin C. Snyder (R) 45.7%
Cleveland M. Bailey
Cleveland M. Bailey
Cleveland Monroe Bailey was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born on a farm near St. Marys, Pleasants County, W.Virginia, Bailey attended the public schools, and West Liberty State College, West Liberty, W.Virginia....

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Cleveland M. Bailey
Cleveland M. Bailey
Cleveland Monroe Bailey was a U.S. Representative from West Virginia.Born on a farm near St. Marys, Pleasants County, W.Virginia, Bailey attended the public schools, and West Liberty State College, West Liberty, W.Virginia....

 (D) 54.4%

Rush D. Holt (R) 45.6%
M. G. Burnside Democratic 1948 Re-elected M. G. Burnside (D) 51.6%
Hubert S. Ellis (R) 48.4%
John Kee
John Kee
John Kee was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Glenville, West Virginia. He attended Glenville State Normal School and West Virginia University and was admitted to the bar in 1897...

Democratic 1932 Re-elected John Kee
John Kee
John Kee was a U.S. Democratic politician.-Biography:He was born in Glenville, West Virginia. He attended Glenville State Normal School and West Virginia University and was admitted to the bar in 1897...

 (D) 65.7%

ArnoldG. Porterfield (R) 34.3%
E. H. Hedrick
E. H. Hedrick
Erland Harold Hedrick, better known as E. H. Hedrick was an American Democratic politician from West Virginia....

Democratic 1944 Re-elected E. H. Hedrick
E. H. Hedrick
Erland Harold Hedrick, better known as E. H. Hedrick was an American Democratic politician from West Virginia....

 (D) 61.6%

Latelle M. LaFollette, Jr. (R) 38.4%

Wisconsin 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Lawrence H. Smith
Lawrence H. Smith
Lawrence Henry Smith was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Smith attended the public schools and Milwaukee State Teachers College. He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923...

Republican 1941 Re-elected Lawrence H. Smith
Lawrence H. Smith
Lawrence Henry Smith was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin.Born in Racine, Wisconsin, Smith attended the public schools and Milwaukee State Teachers College. He graduated from the Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923...

 (R) 57.2%

Jack Harvey (D) 42.8%
Glenn Robert Davis
Glenn Robert Davis
Glenn Robert Davis was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District from April 22, 1947 to January 3, 1957, and Wisconsin's Ninth Congressional District from January 3, 1965 to December 31, 1974.-Early life and education:Davis was born on a...

Republican 1947 Re-elected Glenn Robert Davis
Glenn Robert Davis
Glenn Robert Davis was a member of the United States House of Representatives for Wisconsin's Second Congressional District from April 22, 1947 to January 3, 1957, and Wisconsin's Ninth Congressional District from January 3, 1965 to December 31, 1974.-Early life and education:Davis was born on a...

 (R) 57.6%

Horace W. Wilkie
Horace W. Wilkie
Horace W. Wilkie was an American Democratic politician and jurist from Wisconsin.Born in Madison, Wisconsin, Wilkie graduated from University of Wisconsin–Madison and received his law degree from George Washington University. During World War II, Wilkie served in the United States Coast Guard...

 (D) 42.2%
Nathan Sadowsky (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 0.2%
Gardner R. Withrow
Gardner R. Withrow
Gardner Robert Withrow was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931–1939 and again from 1949–1961, when he did not seek reelection. Withrow was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and worked for the railroad and was involved in the labor union. He was a member of the Wisconsin...

Republican 1948 Re-elected Gardner R. Withrow
Gardner R. Withrow
Gardner Robert Withrow was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1931–1939 and again from 1949–1961, when he did not seek reelection. Withrow was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and worked for the railroad and was involved in the labor union. He was a member of the Wisconsin...

 (R) 58.8%

Patrick Lucey (D) 41.0%
Walter Alexander (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 0.2%
Clement J. Zablocki
Clement J. Zablocki
Clement John Zablocki was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.-Career:Zablocki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he graduated from Marquette University. Zablocki was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1942. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1948 as a Democrat...

Democratic 1948 Re-elected Clement J. Zablocki
Clement J. Zablocki
Clement John Zablocki was an American politician from the state of Wisconsin.-Career:Zablocki was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and he graduated from Marquette University. Zablocki was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1942. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 1948 as a Democrat...

 (D) 60.9%

John C. Brophy
John C. Brophy
John Charles Brophy was a Republican politician from the state of Wisconsin.Brophy was born in Eagle, Wisconsin and graduated from Marquette Academy before enlisting in the Navy, serving from August 1919 to May 1921, when he was honorably discharged...

 (R) 39.1%
Andrew Biemiller
Andrew Biemiller
Andrew John Biemiller was a prominent leader of American liberalism in the 20th century....

Democratic 1948 Lost re-election
Republican gain
Charles J. Kersten
Charles J. Kersten
Charles Joseph Kersten was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin .Born in Chicago, Illinois, Kersten graduated from Marquette University College of Law, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1925 and was admitted to the bar the same year.He commenced the practice of law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1928, serving...

 (R) 51.6%

Andrew Biemiller (D) 48.4%
Frank Bateman Keefe
Frank Bateman Keefe
Frank Bateman Keefe , was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1939–1951, serving Wisconsin's 6th District....

Republican 1938 Retired
Republican hold
William Van Pelt
William Van Pelt
William Kaiser Van Pelt was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1951–1965, serving Wisconsin's 6th District. Van Pelt owned City Fuel Company and was involved in the Republican Party. He was defeated for re-election in 1964 after serving seven terms.He was born...

 (R) 65.0%

Kenneth Kunde (D) 35.0%
Reid F. Murray
Reid F. Murray
Reid Fred Murray was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin, businessman, and educator.Born in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, Murray attended the public schools and Manawa High School....

Republican 1938 Re-elected Reid F. Murray
Reid F. Murray
Reid Fred Murray was a U.S. Representative from Wisconsin, businessman, and educator.Born in Ogdensburg, Wisconsin, Murray attended the public schools and Manawa High School....

 (R) 68.3%

Edward G. Gilbertson (D) 31.7%
John W. Byrnes
John W. Byrnes
John William Byrnes was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1945 until 1973, when he did not seek reelection. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate.-External links:...

Republican 1944 Re-elected John W. Byrnes
John W. Byrnes
John William Byrnes was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1945 until 1973, when he did not seek reelection. He also served in the Wisconsin State Senate.-External links:...

 (R) 62.0%

John W. Reynolds, Jr. (D) 37.9%
Lee M. Schaal (S
Socialist Party of America
The Socialist Party of America was a multi-tendency democratic-socialist political party in the United States, formed in 1901 by a merger between the three-year-old Social Democratic Party of America and disaffected elements of the Socialist Labor Party which had split from the main organization...

) 0.1%
Merlin Hull
Merlin Hull
Merlin Hull was a Wisconsin lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives....

Republican 1934 Re-elected Merlin Hull
Merlin Hull
Merlin Hull was a Wisconsin lawyer, a newspaper publisher, and a member of the United States House of Representatives....

 (R) 70.8%

Arthur L. Henning (D) 29.2%
Alvin E. O'Konski Republican 1942 Re-elected Alvin E. O'Konski (R) 57.0%
Rodney J. Edwards (D) 43.0%

Wyoming 

District Incumbent Party First
elected
Result Candidates
Frank A. Barrett
Frank A. Barrett
Frank Aloysius Barrett was an American soldier, lawyer and politician. He is best known as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and as the 21st Governor of Wyoming....

Republican 1942 Retired to run for Governor
Republican hold
William H. Harrison
William H. Harrison (Wyoming Congressman)
William Henry Harrison was an American politician who served as a Republican U.S. representative from Wyoming.-Political career:...

 (R) 54.5%

John B. Clark (D) 45.5%

See also

  • 82nd United States Congress
    82nd United States Congress
    The Eighty-second United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It met in Washington, DC from January 3, 1951 to January 3, 1953, during the last two years...

  • United States Senate elections, 1950
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